Machine Feeder and Offbearer Salary
Machine Feeders and Offbearers earn a median $41,220 a year nationally. Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
U.S. median
$41,220
$19.82 per hour
Range
$32,220 – $58,160
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
42,330
across the U.S.
▲3.8%
Pay trend: The median for machine feeders and offbearers in the U.S. rose from $39,700 (May 2024) to $41,220 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.4%.
What machine feeders and offbearers do
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -13.1% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 4,000
Employment of machine feeders and offbearers is projected to shrink 13.1% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Machine Feeder and Offbearer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$35,300
per year · effective tax rate 14.4%
$2,942Monthly
$1,471Twice a month
$1,358Every 2 weeks
$16.97Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,766
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,556
- Medicare (1.45%)$598
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$35,300
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,220 | $15.49 | $28,069 |
| 25th percentile | $36,420 | $17.51 | $31,443 |
| Median (50th) | $41,220 | $19.82 | $35,300 |
| 75th percentile | $48,480 | $23.31 | $41,134 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,160 | $27.96 | $48,912 |
Machine Feeder and Offbearer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | +16.1% | $44,825 | $42,050 – $59,910 | 570 |
| Wyoming | $51,280 | — | $43,383 | $43,400 – $51,780 | 30 |
| Minnesota | $48,740 | −1.8% | $39,552 | $39,620 – $57,680 | 410 |
| Colorado | $48,400 | +27.3% | $39,648 | $36,740 – $57,110 | 650 |
| Kansas | $47,930 | −3.0% | $38,817 | $36,330 – $56,000 | 430 |
| Missouri | $46,580 | −1.9% | $38,355 | $31,200 – $77,100 | 1,280 |
| New Hampshire | $46,580 | +3.3% | $39,607 | $28,670 – $59,690 | 200 |
| Washington | $45,600 | +4.1% | $38,820 | $38,790 – $56,300 | 1,040 |
| Oregon | $45,580 | −0.0% | $35,645 | $33,260 – $56,590 | 2,390 |
| Nebraska | $45,470 | +18.9% | $37,526 | $34,970 – $47,430 | 210 |
| Arkansas | $45,250 | +18.0% | $36,986 | $33,280 – $49,760 | 1,580 |
| Iowa | $45,250 | +4.6% | $37,471 | $34,540 – $56,850 | 560 |
| Ohio | $45,130 | +5.2% | $37,983 | $34,040 – $60,410 | 2,930 |
| New Jersey | $44,890 | +4.6% | $37,317 | $34,630 – $56,580 | 850 |
| Delaware | $44,110 | +2.2% | $35,851 | $33,230 – $64,170 | 30 |
| Massachusetts | $43,510 | +7.1% | $35,185 | $38,110 – $47,070 | 620 |
| New York | $43,450 | −13.9% | $35,343 | $32,240 – $56,790 | 770 |
| Louisiana | $43,370 | −14.1% | $36,113 | $28,010 – $52,620 | 130 |
| Idaho | $42,580 | −5.7% | $35,245 | $36,030 – $55,420 | 170 |
| Michigan | $42,320 | +6.1% | $34,636 | $32,910 – $47,870 | 740 |
| Kentucky | $42,200 | +7.1% | $34,728 | $35,340 – $65,650 | 980 |
| Maryland | $41,590 | −8.3% | $33,986 | $31,340 – $61,040 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,220 | −6.5% | $34,035 | $32,230 – $58,920 | 1,390 |
| Nevada | $40,550 | +2.7% | $34,762 | $31,700 – $47,860 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $40,400 | +10.2% | $34,641 | $28,790 – $50,980 | 450 |
| California | $40,380 | +3.6% | $33,496 | $36,900 – $58,050 | 4,830 |
| Arizona | $40,250 | +1.0% | $33,723 | $35,690 – $45,800 | 170 |
| Utah | $40,160 | +1.8% | $33,607 | $33,930 – $54,400 | 140 |
| Georgia | $39,360 | −0.5% | $32,386 | $31,060 – $51,700 | 1,550 |
| West Virginia | $39,360 | +32.0% | $32,728 | $27,810 – $39,460 | 180 |
| South Dakota | $39,310 | +2.8% | $33,766 | $34,690 – $43,720 | 660 |
| Alabama | $38,810 | +4.7% | $31,688 | $29,310 – $50,110 | 2,160 |
| Mississippi | $38,340 | −0.2% | $32,185 | $31,320 – $49,200 | 670 |
| South Carolina | $38,050 | +4.0% | $31,627 | $29,760 – $66,130 | 680 |
| Indiana | $37,850 | +0.5% | $31,505 | $31,270 – $52,090 | 2,800 |
| North Carolina | $37,370 | +3.5% | $31,224 | $30,260 – $48,130 | 2,040 |
| Texas | $37,350 | −5.0% | $32,191 | $30,410 – $48,990 | 3,100 |
| Connecticut | $36,950 | +1.8% | $31,132 | $34,970 – $46,640 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $36,680 | +2.8% | $30,547 | $29,700 – $45,760 | 310 |
| Virginia | $36,290 | −0.4% | $30,066 | $30,260 – $49,600 | 1,340 |
| Florida | $35,110 | −6.9% | $30,391 | $30,570 – $52,280 | 1,110 |
| Rhode Island | $32,770 | +6.4% | $27,899 | $31,200 – $50,200 | — |
| Maine | $32,310 | −23.3% | $27,059 | $32,310 – $46,280 | 210 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $40,240 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,330 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $36,280 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
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| Conveyor Operator and Tender | $42,420 | No formal educational credential | -2.6% |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator | $46,420 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Dredge Operator | $49,640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $49,690 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $56,450 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine feeder and offbearer make?
The national median salary for machine feeders and offbearers is $41,220 a year ($19.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $58,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays machine feeders and offbearers the most?
Wisconsin has the highest median pay at $55,120.
How many machine feeders and offbearers are there in the U.S.?
About 42,330 people work as machine feeders and offbearers nationwide.