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Office Machine Operators, Except Computer

Median Salary
37,450
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Operate one or more of a variety of office machines, such as photocopying, photographic, and duplicating machines, or other office machines.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

76%

State and local government

13%

Private not for profit

6%

Federal Government

4%

Self-employed

1%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$22,880

10%

$37,450

Median

$48,220

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    67%

  • Bachelor's degree

    17%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

  • Associate's degree

    5%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Production and Processing

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Decision Making

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.