3M employees working as Machine Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 51 ratings. This is 17% lower than the average of Machine Operator professionals at 3M worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Machine Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,314 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,468 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Machine Operator at 3M is $50,546 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $69,827 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,044 (25th percentile) and $59,987 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 100 salaries submitted by 3M Machine Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $21 and $29 per hour.
Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $3,587 and $4,999 monthly.