Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary
The median machine feeders and offbearers salary in the United States is $41,220 per year ($19.82/hour). Salaries range from $32,220 at the entry level to $58,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 42,330 machine feeders and offbearers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 13% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$41,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.82
per hour
Employment
42,330
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,220
25th percentile
$36,420
Median
$41,220
75th percentile
$48,480
90th percentile
$58,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-13%
Decline
Annual Openings
4,700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary by State
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$32K$55K■ No data
Top Paying States
Wisconsin
$55K
+34%
Wyoming
$51K
+24%
Minnesota
$49K
+18%
Colorado
$48K
+17%
Kansas
$48K
+16%
Missouri
$47K
+13%
New Hampshire
$47K
+13%
Washington
$46K
+11%
Oregon
$46K
+11%
Nebraska
$45K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | +33.7% |
| Wyoming | $51,280 | +24.4% |
| Minnesota | $48,740 | +18.2% |
| Colorado | $48,400 | +17.4% |
| Kansas | $47,930 | +16.3% |
| Missouri | $46,580 | +13.0% |
| New Hampshire | $46,580 | +13.0% |
| Washington | $45,600 | +10.6% |
| Oregon | $45,580 | +10.6% |
| Nebraska | $45,470 | +10.3% |
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Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $77,100 | +87.0% |
| Columbus, OH | $60,410 | +46.6% |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,870 | +45.2% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,960 | +43.0% |
| Williamsport, PA | $54,340 | +31.8% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $53,650 | +30.2% |
| Lancaster, PA | $52,770 | +28.0% |
| Reading, PA | $51,490 | +24.9% |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $51,400 | +24.7% |
| Springfield, MO | $50,350 | +22.1% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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