Office Machine Operators, Except Computer
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.
Median pay: $40,960/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -15.2% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Read job orders to determine the type of work to be done, the quantities to be produced, and the materials needed.
• Deliver completed work.
• Place original copies in feed trays, feed originals into feed rolls, or position originals on tables beneath camera lenses.
• Sort, assemble, and proof completed work.
• Operate office machines such as high speed business photocopiers, readers, scanners, addressing machines, stencil-cutting machines, microfilm readers or printers, folding and inserting machines, bursters, and binder machines.
• Complete records of production, including work volumes and outputs, materials used, and any backlogs.
• Compute prices for services and receive payment, or provide supervisors with billing information.
• Set up and adjust machines, regulating factors such as speed, ink flow, focus, and number of copies.
What's the median pay for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
The median pay for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer is $40,960 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
Employment for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer is projected to change -15.2% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer?
About 2,800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.