Office Machine Operators, Except Computer Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $44,460 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.38
10th percentile $31,920
90th percentile $48,360
Employed locally 470
National median $39,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,920
    25th
    $35,780
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $44,550
    90th
    $48,360

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary vs area income 57% Median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary is 43% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $52,030
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $52,000
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $45,760
    Kansas City, MO-KS $40,220
    Jefferson City, MO $38,590

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$44,250
    Office Clerks, General$43,000
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$65,910
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,930
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office Machine Operators, Except Computer make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in St. Louis, MO-IL is $21.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.94 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Office Machine Operators, Except Computer salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 13.9% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $31,920 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,780.