Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $41,220 · Median hourly: $19.82 · Employment: 42,330

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
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

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.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
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.