Careers · Office Machine Operators, Except Computer · District of Columbia
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer in District of Columbia
Office machine operators run photocopiers, duplicating machines, and related equipment in offices, hospitals, and other organizations. They load paper and supplies, monitor machine operation, troubleshoot problems, and maintain equipment In District of Columbia the median pay is $41,460 a year, 1% above the national median of $40,960.
$41,460median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$40,980–$53,670middle half earn
170employed in District of Columbia
$40,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against office machine operators, except computer and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against office machine operators, except computer and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operation and ControlReading ComprehensionOperations MonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingComputers and ElectronicsMathematics (knowledge)Administrative
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Office Machine Operators, Except Computer.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer pay in other states
Alaska · $56,010Vermont · $48,380Massachusetts · $47,470California · $47,150Colorado · $46,860Washington · $46,290Minnesota · $45,890New York · $45,740Rhode Island · $45,560Nevada · $45,330
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against office machine operators, except computer and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against office machine operators, except computer and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 43-9071.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.