Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $47,150 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.67
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $63,860
Employed locally 140
National median $39,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $47,150
    75th
    $57,320
    90th
    $63,860

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary vs area income 46% Median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary is 54% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,810
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $52,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,780
    California $45,070

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,970
    Customer Service Representatives $46,940
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,380
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $56,730
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $50,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in San Diego, CA is $22.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in San Diego, CA is 20.8% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.