How much does a gluing operator make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $2,971 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,564
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $59,730 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $57,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $57,090 |
| 7. Sweden estimate | $40,060 |
| 8. United States | $35,650 |
| 9. Finland estimate | $35,360 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $332 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operator$38,670
- Textile machine operator$39,530
- Sewing machine operator$36,670
- Fabric dyer$38,180
- Hide machine operator$37,280
- Laundry worker$34,890
- Textile braider$37,280
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $48,420 |
| California | $47,730 |
| Maine | $39,850 |
| Wisconsin | $37,970 |
| Minnesota | $37,600 |
| Texas | $26,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gluing operator make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $2,971 a month, $35,650 a year.
How much does a gluing operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $26,560 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $47,700.
Which country pays a gluing operator the most?
United States, with a median of $35,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a gluing operator the most?
New York, with a median of $48,420 a year.
Does a gluing operator make more in the United States or in Canada?
In the United States: $35,650 a year against $26,620 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a gluing operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: $38,670 a year against $35,650 for a gluing operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate