Median Salary
$41,220
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$19.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$58,160
entry level starts ~$32,220
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 42,000 employed
How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make?
Machine Feeders and Offbearers earn a median annual salary of $41,220 in the United States, which works out to roughly $19.82 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $32,220 at the entry level and $58,160 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $36,420 and $48,480 a year.
That is $20,170 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary range by percentile
Half of all Machine Feeders and Offbearers earn between $36,420 and $48,480 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,220 | $15.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,420 | $17.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,220 | $19.82 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,480 | $23.31 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,160 | $27.96 |
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Highest-paying states for Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Wisconsin leads the country for Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay at $55,120 a year, followed by Wyoming ($51,280) and Minnesota ($48,740). At the other end, Maine posts the lowest median at $32,310 — a gap of $22,810 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Wisconsin $55,120Wyoming $51,280Minnesota $48,740Colorado $48,400Kansas $47,930Missouri $46,580New Hampshire $46,580Washington $45,600Oregon $45,580Nebraska $45,470Arkansas $45,250Iowa $45,250Ohio $45,130New Jersey $44,890Delaware $44,110Massachusetts $43,510New York $43,450Louisiana $43,370Idaho $42,580Michigan $42,320Kentucky $42,200Maryland $41,590Pennsylvania $41,220Nevada $40,550Tennessee $40,400California $40,380Arizona $40,250Utah $40,160Georgia $39,360West Virginia $39,360South Dakota $39,310Alabama $38,810Mississippi $38,340South Carolina $38,050Indiana $37,850North Carolina $37,370Texas $37,350Connecticut $36,950Oklahoma $36,680Virginia $36,290Florida $35,110Rhode Island $32,770Maine $32,310
Workforce and education
About 42,000 people work as Machine Feeders and Offbearers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $43,660 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make in the United States?
The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in the United States is $41,220 per year, or about $19.82 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $32,220, while the top 10% of earners make $58,160 or more.
How does Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Machine Feeders and Offbearers median of $41,220 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Machine Feeders and Offbearers the most?
Wisconsin is the highest-paying state for Machine Feeders and Offbearers, with a median salary of $55,120 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Machine Feeders and Offbearers need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Machine Feeders and Offbearers work in the United States?
About 42,000 people were employed as Machine Feeders and Offbearers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.