Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $41,220 · Median hourly: $19.82 · Employment: 42,330
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| Median | $41,220 | $19.82 |
| 75th | $48,480 | $23.31 |
| 90th | $58,160 | $27.96 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 53-7063
- Total U.S. employment: 42,330
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Across the United States, 42,330 machine feeders and offbearers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
With approximately 42,330 machine feeders and offbearers employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,810 | $18.66 | -5.8% | 2,160 |
| Arizona | $40,250 | $19.35 | -2.4% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $45,250 | $21.75 | +9.8% | 1,580 |
| California | $40,380 | $19.41 | -2.0% | 4,830 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | $23.27 | +17.4% | 650 |
| Connecticut | $36,950 | $17.76 | -10.4% | 120 |
| Delaware | $44,110 | $21.21 | +7.0% | 30 |
| Florida | $35,110 | $16.88 | -14.8% | 1,110 |
| Georgia | $39,360 | $18.93 | -4.5% | 1,550 |
| Idaho | $42,580 | $20.47 | +3.3% | 170 |
| Illinois | — | — | — | 1,450 |
| Indiana | $37,850 | $18.20 | -8.2% | 2,800 |
| Iowa | $45,250 | $21.75 | +9.8% | 560 |
| Kansas | $47,930 | $23.04 | +16.3% | 430 |
| Kentucky | $42,200 | $20.29 | +2.4% | 980 |
| Louisiana | $43,370 | $20.85 | +5.2% | 130 |
| Maine | $32,310 | $15.54 | -21.6% | 210 |
| Maryland | $41,590 | $19.99 | +0.9% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $43,510 | $20.92 | +5.6% | 620 |
| Michigan | $42,320 | $20.35 | +2.7% | 740 |
| Minnesota | $48,740 | $23.43 | +18.2% | 410 |
| Mississippi | $38,340 | $18.43 | -7.0% | 670 |
| Missouri | $46,580 | $22.39 | +13.0% | 1,280 |
| Nebraska | $45,470 | $21.86 | +10.3% | 210 |
| Nevada | $40,550 | $19.50 | -1.6% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $46,580 | $22.39 | +13.0% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $44,890 | $21.58 | +8.9% | 850 |
| New York | $43,450 | $20.89 | +5.4% | 770 |
| North Carolina | $37,370 | $17.97 | -9.3% | 2,040 |
| Ohio | $45,130 | $21.70 | +9.5% | 2,930 |
| Oklahoma | $36,680 | $17.63 | -11.0% | 310 |
| Oregon | $45,580 | $21.91 | +10.6% | 2,390 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,220 | $19.82 | 0.0% | 1,390 |
| Rhode Island | $32,770 | $15.76 | -20.5% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $38,050 | $18.29 | -7.7% | 680 |
| South Dakota | $39,310 | $18.90 | -4.6% | 660 |
| Tennessee | $40,400 | $19.42 | -2.0% | 450 |
| Texas | $37,350 | $17.96 | -9.4% | 3,100 |
| Utah | $40,160 | $19.31 | -2.6% | 140 |
| Virginia | $36,290 | $17.45 | -12.0% | 1,340 |
| Washington | $45,600 | $21.92 | +10.6% | 1,040 |
| West Virginia | $39,360 | $18.92 | -4.5% | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | $26.50 | +33.7% | 570 |
| Wyoming | $51,280 | $24.66 | +24.4% | 30 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for machine feeders and offbearers?
The median annual wage for machine feeders and offbearers is $41,220 ($19.82 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays machine feeders and offbearers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many machine feeders and offbearers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 42,330 machine feeders and offbearers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.82. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.