As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Injection Molding Machine Operator I in the United States is $42,919. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $36,336 to a high of $48,813, with most professionals earning between $39,473 and $46,004.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $46,004 | $3,834 | $885 | $22 |
| Average | $42,919 | $3,577 | $825 | $21 |
| 25th Percentile | $39,473 | $3,289 | $759 | $19 |
An entry-level Injection Molding Machine Operator I with less than 1 year of experience earns about $42,302. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $43,379. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $43,932. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $44,070, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $44,300.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Injection Molding Machine Operator I | $42,302 |
| Intermediate Level Injection Molding Machine Operator I | $43,379 |
| Senior Level Injection Molding Machine Operator I | $43,932 |
| Specialist Level Injection Molding Machine Operator I | $44,070 |
| Expert Level Injection Molding Machine Operator I | $44,300 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Injection Molding Machine Operator I compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $38,256 in 2023 to approximately $37,980 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Injection Molding Machine Operator I salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $42,919 | 67.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,283 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,717 | 2.7% | ||
| Disability | $858 | 1.3% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 10.0% | ||
| Pension | $2,361 | 3.7% | ||
| Time Off | $6,108 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $63,619 | 100% | ||
The average annual salary of Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $42,919. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $21; the average weekly pay of Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $825; the average monthly pay of Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $3,577.
An Injection Molding Machine Operator I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Injection Molding Machine Operator I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $54,134.
The highest pay for Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $48,813.
The lowest pay for Injection Molding Machine Operator I is $36,336.
Sets up and operates injection molding machinery to shape plastics. Reads and interprets blueprints and diagrams to select, position, and secure machinery. Adjusts machine settings to complete tasks accurately, according to specifications, and in a timely fashion. May have to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
Promotion: Developing and implementing promotional activities to attract and increase the awareness of customers in buying products.
Manufacturing Equipment: Operating, maintaining, and validating various equipment to support manufacturing processes and drive overall productivity and efficiency.
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