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Average Machine Feeders and Offbearer Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a machine feeders and offbearer make in the United States?

The average salary for a machine feeders and offbearer in the United States is $41,000, but the range typically falls between $34,610 and $46,590. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $19.71, with a range between $16.64 and $22.4.

There are approximately 44,500 people employed as a machine feeders and offbearer in the United States. With California, Indiana, Texas employing the highest number of machine feeders and offbearers.The state with the best pay for a machine feeders and offbearer is Kansas, with an average annual salary of $52,330, while Rhode Island has the lowest average annual salary of $32,520.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$29,880$14.37
25th Percentile$34,610$16.64
Median$39,250$18.87
75th Percentile$46,590$22.4
90th Percentile$53,320$25.63

Average machine feeders and offbearer salary by location

The salary of a machine feeders and offbearer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a machine feeders and offbearer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for machine feeders and offbearers are Kansas, Louisiana, New York, Missouri, Illinois while the worst states are Rhode Island, West Virginia, Connecticut, Oklahoma, South Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$28,110$36,330$48,440
Arizona$33,360$41,270$49,210
Arkansas$27,590$38,500$49,200
California$34,700$43,270$55,970
Colorado$29,400$40,690$56,890
Connecticut$29,230$37,790$57,260
Delaware$33,190$43,780$61,020
Florida$30,870$40,430$49,290
Georgia$28,700$39,320$50,740
Idaho$38,460$44,680$54,190
Illinois$35,150$52,410$75,080
Indiana$29,270$37,150$46,730
Iowa$37,680$45,080$55,250
Kansas$42,250$52,330$62,620
Kentucky$30,560$41,900$54,580
Louisiana$35,770$49,630$62,640
Maine$28,700$38,060$52,080
Maryland$30,160$45,540$59,780
Massachusetts$34,360$41,580$50,540
Michigan$31,030$44,240$65,940
Minnesota$39,520$47,320$54,860
Mississippi$29,650$38,880$50,830
Missouri$35,280$48,500$69,370
Nebraska$32,100$44,450$47,810
Nevada$28,360$37,680$46,050
New Hampshire$27,130$43,320$56,290
New Jersey$30,380$37,310$46,050
New York$31,430$45,720$60,070
North Carolina$27,550$37,490$47,570
Ohio$32,140$41,460$52,510
Oklahoma$25,880$33,990$49,320
Oregon$34,650$43,450$50,850
Pennsylvania$28,390$42,320$57,000
Rhode Island$27,340$32,520$43,390
South Carolina$26,370$37,340$61,860
South Dakota$32,440$37,210$40,890
Tennessee$28,920$39,750$51,060
Texas$28,900$37,540$48,870
Utah$32,020$40,410$50,870
Vermont$35,120$37,610$44,240
Virginia$27,850$37,260$48,940
Washington$35,020$42,850$55,290
West Virginia$26,230$31,980$41,410
Wisconsin$32,740$45,510$60,950
Wyoming$29,860$36,120$46,480

Even between cities, the salary of a machine feeders and offbearer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for machine feeders and offbearers is Kansas City, MO with an average salary of $57,100.The city with the lowest average salary for machine feeders and offbearers is Florence, SC with an average salary of $27,160.

Areas with highest average salaries for machine feeders and offbearers

  1. Kansas City, MO - $57,100
  2. Baton Rouge, LA - $55,050
  3. Wichita, KS - $52,060
  4. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, IL - $51,670
  5. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, MI - $51,640

Areas with lowest average salaries for machine feeders and offbearers

  1. Florence, SC - $27,160
  2. Oklahoma City, OK - $28,870
  3. Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area, WV - $29,290
  4. El Paso, TX - $29,590
  5. East Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA - $31,700

Employment trends for machine feeders and offbearers in the United States

The number of machine feeders and offbearers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of machine feeders and offbearers has decreased by -19,740. On average, the number of machine feeders and offbearers has been increasing by -7.7% each year. The salary of machine feeders and offbearers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of machine feeders and offbearers has increased by $6,530. On average, the salary of machine feeders and offbearers has been increasing by 4.7% each year.

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How machine feeders and offbearers salaries compare to other transportation and material moving occupations

Machine Feeders and Offbearers are part of the transportation and material moving occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for machine feeders and offbearers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all transportation and material moving occupations jobs here.

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