Recent salaries shared by Machine Operator at Union Pacific
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- The average salary for Machine Operator is $50,515 per year (estimate) in US, which is 14% lower than the average Union Pacific salary of $58,585 per year (estimate) for this job.
- Union Pacific employees working as Machine Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 1.4 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is in line with the average of Machine Operator professionals at Union Pacific worldwide.
- The salary trajectory of a Machine Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $49,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $52,407 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
- The estimated average salary for a Machine Operator at Union Pacific is $50,515 per year or $24 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $69,649 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $43,060 (25th percentile) and $59,887 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Union Pacific Machine Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
- Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $21 and $29 per hour.
- Machine Operator professionals typically earn between $3,588 and $4,991 monthly.
