Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $36,790 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $29,740
90th percentile $51,720
Employed locally 220
National median $39,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,740
    25th
    $33,840
    50th (median)
    $36,790
    75th
    $44,240
    90th
    $51,720

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary vs area income 48% Median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,810
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,540
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,030
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $51,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,630

    Nearby metros — Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $46,670
    Birmingham, AL $45,460
    Washington $45,180
    West Virginia $44,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $44,570
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,530

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$45,340
    Customer Service Representatives$42,130
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72,220
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Machine Operators, Except Computer make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in Indianapolis, IN is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.44 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in Indianapolis, IN is 5.7% below the national median of $39,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $29,740 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,840.