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Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$34,830
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.1% vs 2024
$36,750
Mean Salary
$34,830
Median Salary
$16.75
Hourly Rate
1,590 people work as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina earn a median salary of $34,830 per year ($2,902/month).
This is 25.4% below the national average of $46,677.
North Carolina ranks #33 out of 36 states for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,590 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 1.1% 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 North Carolina
Salaries for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina range from $27,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $50,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $29,770 and $42,120.
Median $34,830
P10: $27,210P25: $29,770P75: $42,120P90: $50,040
10th
$27,210
25th
$29,770
Median
$34,830
75th
$42,120
90th
$50,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$27,210
$13.08
$2,267
25th Percentile
$29,770
$14.31
$2,480
Median (50th)
$34,830
$16.75
$2,902
75th Percentile
$42,120
$20.25
$3,510
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$50,040
$24.06
$4,170
Note: The mean (average) salary of $36,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
North Carolina ranks #33 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 North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina is $34,830 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $36,750.
What is the salary range for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina?
Salaries for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina range from $27,210 at the 10th percentile to $50,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $29,770 and $42,120.
What is the starting salary for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina?
Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders positions in North Carolina typically start around $27,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $29,770 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,590 people are employed as Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in North Carolina is approximately $16.75 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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