Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for machine feeders and offbearerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$35,500
- Oklahoma$37,220
- Virginia$37,880
- Maine$38,260
- North Carolina$38,380
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $53,190 | $55,120 | $26 | +21.8% | 570 |
| 2 | Missouri | $50,650 | $46,580 | $24 | +16% | 1,280 |
| 3 | Delaware | $50,540 | $44,110 | $24 | +15.8% | 30 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $50,070 | $48,740 | $24 | +14.7% | 410 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $49,020 | $51,280 | $24 | +12.3% | 30 |
| 6 | Kansas | $48,280 | $47,930 | $23 | +10.6% | 430 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $46,670 | $46,580 | $22 | +6.9% | 200 |
| 8 | Washington | $46,370 | $45,600 | $22 | +6.2% | 1,040 |
| 9 | Colorado | $46,230 | $48,400 | $22 | +5.9% | 650 |
| 10 | Iowa | $46,110 | $45,250 | $22 | +5.6% | 560 |
| 11 | Ohio | $45,910 | $45,130 | $22 | +5.2% | 2,930 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $45,470 | $42,200 | $22 | +4.1% | 980 |
| 13 | Oregon | $45,150 | $45,580 | $22 | +3.4% | 2,390 |
| 14 | Maryland | $44,490 | $41,590 | $21 | +1.9% | 110 |
| 15 | California | $44,290 | $40,380 | $21 | +1.4% | 4,830 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $44,260 | $44,890 | $21 | +1.4% | 850 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $44,210 | $41,220 | $21 | +1.3% | 1,390 |
| 18 | Idaho | $44,030 | $42,580 | $21 | +0.8% | 170 |
| 19 | New York | $43,770 | $43,450 | $21 | +0.3% | 770 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $43,290 | $45,250 | $21 | -0.8% | 1,580 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $43,270 | $43,510 | $21 | -0.9% | 620 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $43,030 | $43,370 | $21 | -1.4% | 130 |
| 23 | Michigan | $42,670 | $42,320 | $21 | -2.3% | 740 |
| 24 | Nevada | $42,660 | $40,550 | $21 | -2.3% | 150 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $41,710 | $45,470 | $20 | -4.5% | 210 |
| 26 | Utah | $41,690 | $40,160 | $20 | -4.5% | 140 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $41,400 | $38,050 | $20 | -5.2% | 680 |
| 28 | Georgia | $40,800 | $39,360 | $20 | -6.6% | 1,550 |
| 29 | Arizona | $40,730 | $40,250 | $20 | -6.7% | 170 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $40,620 | $40,400 | $20 | -7% | 450 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $40,520 | $38,340 | $19 | -7.2% | 670 |
| 32 | Alabama | $39,980 | $38,810 | $19 | -8.4% | 2,160 |
| 33 | Indiana | $39,970 | $37,850 | $19 | -8.5% | 2,800 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $39,770 | $39,310 | $19 | -8.9% | 660 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $39,470 | $36,950 | $19 | -9.6% | 120 |
| 36 | Florida | $39,120 | $35,110 | $19 | -10.4% | 1,110 |
| 37 | Texas | $39,090 | $37,350 | $19 | -10.5% | 3,100 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $38,510 | $32,770 | $19 | -11.8% | — |
| 39 | North Carolina | $38,380 | $37,370 | $18 | -12.1% | 2,040 |
| 40 | Maine | $38,260 | $32,310 | $18 | -12.4% | 210 |
| 41 | Virginia | $37,880 | $36,290 | $18 | -13.2% | 1,340 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $37,220 | $36,680 | $18 | -14.8% | 310 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $35,500 | $39,360 | $17 | -18.7% | 180 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 188 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $77,100 | $62,650 | 540 |
| 2 | South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $61,480 | $54,970 | 30 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $60,410 | $53,130 | 560 |
| 4 | Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $59,870 | $55,500 | 80 |
| 5 | Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $58,960 | $50,930 | 90 |
| 6 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $56,460 | $52,410 | 130 |
| 7 | Williamsport, PA | $54,340 | $47,300 | 60 |
| 8 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $53,650 | $52,450 | 230 |
| 9 | Lancaster, PA | $52,770 | $53,040 | 80 |
| 10 | Reading, PA | $51,490 | $46,370 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing machine feeders and offbearerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $57,350 | $63,280 | 110 |
| 2 | Foundries | $53,620 | $52,130 | 100 |
| 3 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $49,820 | $50,320 | 60 |
| 4 | Sectors 48 and 49 - Transportation and Warehousing | $49,500 | $49,490 | 6,360 |
| 5 | Warehousing and Storage | $49,470 | $49,470 | 6,360 |
| 6 | Warehousing and Storage | $49,470 | $49,470 | 6,360 |
| 7 | Sectors 44 and 45 - Retail Trade | $49,200 | $47,910 | 230 |
| 8 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $49,050 | $51,660 | 160 |
| 9 | Household Appliance Manufacturing | $48,760 | $48,050 | 250 |
| 10 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) | $48,090 | $50,150 | 240 |
| 11 | Beverage Manufacturing | $47,950 | $47,060 | 50 |
| 12 | Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | $47,950 | $46,400 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make in the U.S.?
The median machine feeders and offbearers salary in the United States is $41,220 per year (mean $43,660), and about 80% earn between $32,220 and $58,160.
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,660 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays machine feeders and offbearers the most?
Wisconsin has the highest average pay for machine feeders and offbearers at $53,190 per year (median $55,120).
What is the job outlook for machine feeders and offbearers?
Employment is projected to change -13% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 4,700 openings per year.