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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer is a notable career in the 43 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Office Machine Operators, Except Computer against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 43-9071 |
| title | Office Machine Operators, Except Computer |
| onet code | 43-9071.00 |
| description | Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 43 |
| tot emp | 24,740 |
| a mean | 41,620 |
| a median | 39,020 |
| a pct10 | 29,850 |
| a pct25 | 34,420 |
| a pct75 | 46,680 |
| a pct90 | 56,340 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 18 |
The day-to-day work of a office machine operators, except computer typically centers on read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operation and Control, Reading Comprehension, and Operations Monitoring. Across the top 9 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.05 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working office machine operators, except computer, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (67.7%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 17% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Alaska at $50,220 and lowest in Arizona at $30,940 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (Alaska, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington, California) average $46,876. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $50,220 | $50,840 | $26,480 | $79,870 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $47,040 | $50,090 | $37,910 | $63,970 | 240 |
| Maryland | $46,870 | $48,540 | $37,200 | $59,880 | 290 |
| Washington | $45,180 | $45,330 | $39,440 | $51,570 | 590 |
| California | $45,070 | $47,760 | $35,660 | $64,730 | 2,780 |
| West Virginia | $44,720 | $43,170 | $29,120 | $60,230 | 60 |
| District of Columbia | $44,650 | $47,410 | $39,240 | $61,360 | 250 |
| Illinois | $44,280 | $46,390 | $36,120 | $61,780 | 910 |
| Connecticut | $43,700 | $45,850 | $36,700 | $58,080 | 190 |
| Alabama | $43,310 | $42,260 | $31,870 | $52,750 | — |
| Maine | $42,910 | $44,350 | $35,050 | $54,830 | 60 |
| Hawaii | $42,840 | $43,200 | $33,280 | $55,120 | 80 |
| Nevada | $42,480 | $40,770 | $29,070 | $47,720 | — |
| Colorado | $41,980 | $43,250 | $31,870 | $59,950 | 400 |
| Delaware | $41,840 | $42,570 | $34,280 | $52,110 | 180 |
| New York | $40,880 | $44,960 | $33,210 | $62,260 | 2,480 |
| Oregon | $40,450 | $42,090 | $32,410 | $52,790 | 310 |
| Missouri | $40,390 | $40,990 | $31,270 | $48,500 | 1,010 |
| Ohio | $40,340 | $41,650 | $28,970 | $54,880 | 580 |
| Minnesota | $40,330 | $42,830 | $33,650 | $55,680 | 1,020 |
| Wisconsin | $40,230 | $42,940 | $32,140 | $61,150 | 360 |
| Georgia | $39,160 | $40,290 | $29,790 | $52,000 | 700 |
| Michigan | $38,900 | $40,390 | $27,470 | $54,390 | 480 |
| Vermont | $38,370 | $38,330 | $28,430 | $51,990 | 60 |
| Utah | $38,270 | $39,150 | $23,740 | $56,980 | 170 |
| Indiana | $38,100 | $40,700 | $29,740 | $57,130 | 590 |
| Florida | $37,750 | $39,360 | $29,710 | $51,050 | 1,150 |
| Nebraska | $37,740 | $39,010 | $35,670 | $47,170 | 80 |
| New Jersey | $37,710 | $40,830 | $31,990 | $50,420 | 1,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,440 | $38,360 | $28,150 | $49,980 | 880 |
| Virginia | $37,260 | $43,540 | $27,110 | $83,200 | 660 |
| Iowa | $37,090 | $39,090 | $30,280 | $51,190 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $36,890 | $38,760 | $30,670 | $46,400 | 770 |
| South Carolina | $36,890 | $38,120 | $27,870 | $51,190 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $36,560 | $35,630 | $28,720 | $40,470 | 40 |
| Wyoming | $36,480 | $34,660 | $22,350 | $39,140 | 90 |
| Montana | $36,410 | $37,750 | $22,900 | $54,910 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $36,400 | $37,270 | $28,550 | $44,400 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $36,320 | $40,260 | $31,320 | $57,090 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $35,800 | $36,260 | $23,950 | $55,700 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $35,720 | $42,760 | $29,120 | $68,020 | — |
| Tennessee | $35,390 | $36,550 | $26,940 | $50,270 | 320 |
| New Mexico | $35,020 | $40,240 | $27,210 | $65,520 | 140 |
| Kansas | $34,980 | $36,250 | $23,170 | $47,950 | 290 |
| Kentucky | $34,840 | $36,240 | $30,320 | $44,450 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $34,800 | $36,080 | $24,130 | $43,840 | 100 |
| Texas | $34,050 | $34,520 | $18,000 | $47,680 | 2,150 |
| Oklahoma | $33,750 | $34,680 | $25,490 | $47,150 | 210 |
| Arizona | $30,940 | $34,410 | $30,930 | $46,590 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for office machine operators, except computer. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Braille Coder or Braille Duplicating Machine Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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