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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,440
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.0% vs 2024
$46,010
Mean Salary
$40,440
Median Salary
$19.44
Hourly Rate
580 people work as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $40,440 per year ($3,370/month).
This is 13.4% below the national average of $46,677.
California ranks #28 out of 36 states for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 580 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 10.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials.
Top Skills
Operation and Control
3.88
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Active Listening
3.12
Speaking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.04
Mechanical
3.68
English Language
3.4
Mathematics
2.97
Customer and Personal Service
2.95
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(72.6% of workers)
Salary Range: Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California
Salaries for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,430 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $63,070 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,950 and $54,910.
Median $40,440
P10: $35,430P25: $35,950P75: $54,910P90: $63,070
10th
$35,430
25th
$35,950
Median
$40,440
75th
$54,910
90th
$63,070
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,430
$17.03
$2,952
25th Percentile
$35,950
$17.28
$2,995
Median (50th)
$40,440
$19.44
$3,370
75th Percentile
$54,910
$26.40
$4,575
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$63,070
$30.32
$5,255
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,010 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#28
California ranks #28 of 36 states
$46,677
National avg. for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders
How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make in California?
The median annual salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California is $40,440 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,010.
What is the salary range for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California range from $35,430 at the 10th percentile to $63,070 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,950 and $54,910.
What is the starting salary for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders positions in California typically start around $35,430 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 580 people are employed as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in California is approximately $19.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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