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51-9191

Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders

Role Overview

Operate or tend bonding machines that use adhesives to join items for further processing or to form a completed product. Processes include joining veneer sheets into plywood; gluing paper; or joining rubber and rubberized fabric parts, plastic, simulated leather, or other materials. Excludes “Shoe Machine Operators and Tenders” (51-6042).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Rhode Island $61,420
Kentucky $58,560
Oklahoma $57,560
Minnesota $55,480
Utah $54,640
Connecticut $53,620
Washington $52,890
Idaho $52,240
Colorado $52,150
Pennsylvania $51,590
Iowa $50,470
New Hampshire $49,860
Texas $49,230
Missouri $49,120
Wisconsin $48,710

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Median Annual Salary

$45,210

Projected Growth (10yr)

+1.0%

Avg. annual openings

1.3k

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