Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $45,090 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $36,300
90th percentile $57,960
Employed locally 60
National median $45,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,300
    25th
    $40,010
    50th (median)
    $45,090
    75th
    $57,050
    90th
    $57,960

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 56% Median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $61,420
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $59,320
    Kentucky $58,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $58,390
    Oklahoma $57,560
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $55,730

    Nearby metros — Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,040
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $51,040
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $50,920
    Ohio $47,780
    Cleveland, OH $41,750
    Akron, OH $40,820

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Columbus, OH is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Columbus, OH is 0.3% below the national median of $45,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders in Columbus?

    Entry-level Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,300 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,010.