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Press Machine Operator Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$22.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,660/year ($3,055/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 31st of 49 states for Press Machine Operator pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 2,590 Press Machine Operator jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $45,760 a year — though pay ranges from $37,460 for newcomers to $64,160 at the top.
Press Machine Operator pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,590 Press Machine Operator jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 51-4031, “Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Press Machine Operator salary of $45,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,660 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $45,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,311 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,501 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,288 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,660 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,055 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Press Machine Operator make in Massachusetts?
- The median Press Machine Operator salary in Massachusetts is $45,760 per year ($22.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,570 and $57,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Press Machine Operator in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $45,760, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $36,660 per year ($3,055 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Press Machine Operator jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 2,590 Press Machine Operator jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.