The salary trajectory of a a Machine Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $42,446 per year (estimate) and goes up to $60,619 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Machine Operator at RST Instruments is $65,635 per year or $32 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $827,614 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $39,850 (25th percentile) and $195,207 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by RST Instruments Machine Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.