Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for machine feeders and offbearers in the U.S. is $41,220 ($19.82 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $41,220
- Mean annual wage
- $43,660
- Median hourly wage
- $19.82
- Employment
- 42,330
42,330 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 25th percentile | $36,420 | $17.51 |
| Median (50th) | $41,220 | $19.82 |
| 75th percentile | $48,480 | $23.31 |
| 90th percentile | $58,160 | $27.96 |
Highest-paying states for machine feeders and offbearers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | 570 |
| Wyoming | $51,280 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $48,740 | 410 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | 650 |
| Kansas | $47,930 | 430 |
| Missouri | $46,580 | 1,280 |
| New Hampshire | $46,580 | 200 |
| Washington | $45,600 | 1,040 |
| Oregon | $45,580 | 2,390 |
| Nebraska | $45,470 | 210 |
Lowest-paying states
- Maine: $32,310 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $32,770 median annual wage
- Florida: $35,110 median annual wage
- Virginia: $36,290 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $36,680 median annual wage
About this occupation
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Typical tasks
- Remove materials and products from machines and equipment, and place them in boxes, trucks or conveyors, using hand tools and moving devices.
- Record production and operational data, such as amount of materials processed.
- Inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Transfer materials and products to and from machinery and equipment, using industrial trucks or hand trucks.
- Fasten, package, or stack materials and products, using hand tools and fastening equipment.
- Shovel or scoop materials into containers, machines, or equipment for processing, storage, or transport.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 16.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 43.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.0% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.3% |
| Master's degree | 0.1% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.1% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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