Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary by State
The national median pay for machine feeders and offbearers is $41,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $32,310 in Maine to $55,120 in Wisconsin.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,220
- 25th percentile
- $36,420
- Median
- $41,220
- 75th percentile
- $48,480
- Top 10%
- $58,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 42,330 jobs.
Median pay in 43 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $55,120 | +34% | $42,050 | $59,910 | 570 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $51,280 | +24% | $43,400 | $51,780 | 30 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $48,740 | +18% | $39,620 | $57,680 | 410 |
| 4 | Colorado | $48,400 | +17% | $36,740 | $57,110 | 650 |
| 5 | Kansas | $47,930 | +16% | $36,330 | $56,000 | 430 |
| 6 | Missouri | $46,580 | +13% | $31,200 | $77,100 | 1,280 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $46,580 | +13% | $28,670 | $59,690 | 200 |
| 8 | Washington | $45,600 | +11% | $38,790 | $56,300 | 1,040 |
| 9 | Oregon | $45,580 | +11% | $33,260 | $56,590 | 2,390 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $45,470 | +10% | $34,970 | $47,430 | 210 |
| 11 | Arkansas | $45,250 | +10% | $33,280 | $49,760 | 1,580 |
| 12 | Iowa | $45,250 | +10% | $34,540 | $56,850 | 560 |
| 13 | Ohio | $45,130 | +9% | $34,040 | $60,410 | 2,930 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $44,890 | +9% | $34,630 | $56,580 | 850 |
| 15 | Delaware | $44,110 | +7% | $33,230 | $64,170 | 30 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $43,510 | +6% | $38,110 | $47,070 | 620 |
| 17 | New York | $43,450 | +5% | $32,240 | $56,790 | 770 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $43,370 | +5% | $28,010 | $52,620 | 130 |
| 19 | Idaho | $42,580 | +3% | $36,030 | $55,420 | 170 |
| 20 | Michigan | $42,320 | +3% | $32,910 | $47,870 | 740 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $42,200 | +2% | $35,340 | $65,650 | 980 |
| 22 | Maryland | $41,590 | +1% | $31,340 | $61,040 | 110 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $41,220 | 0% | $32,230 | $58,920 | 1,390 |
| 24 | Nevada | $40,550 | −2% | $31,700 | $47,860 | 150 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $40,400 | −2% | $28,790 | $50,980 | 450 |
| 26 | California | $40,380 | −2% | $36,900 | $58,050 | 4,830 |
| 27 | Arizona | $40,250 | −2% | $35,690 | $45,800 | 170 |
| 28 | Utah | $40,160 | −3% | $33,930 | $54,400 | 140 |
| 29 | Georgia | $39,360 | −5% | $31,060 | $51,700 | 1,550 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $39,360 | −5% | $27,810 | $39,460 | 180 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $39,310 | −5% | $34,690 | $43,720 | 660 |
| 32 | Alabama | $38,810 | −6% | $29,310 | $50,110 | 2,160 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $38,340 | −7% | $31,320 | $49,200 | 670 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $38,050 | −8% | $29,760 | $66,130 | 680 |
| 35 | Indiana | $37,850 | −8% | $31,270 | $52,090 | 2,800 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $37,370 | −9% | $30,260 | $48,130 | 2,040 |
| 37 | Texas | $37,350 | −9% | $30,410 | $48,990 | 3,100 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $36,950 | −10% | $34,970 | $46,640 | 120 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $36,680 | −11% | $29,700 | $45,760 | 310 |
| 40 | Virginia | $36,290 | −12% | $30,260 | $49,600 | 1,340 |
| 41 | Florida | $35,110 | −15% | $30,570 | $52,280 | 1,110 |
| 42 | Rhode Island | $32,770 | −20% | $31,200 | $50,200 | Not published |
| 43 | Maine | $32,310 | −22% | $32,310 | $46,280 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary questions
Which state pays machine feeders and offbearers the most?
Wisconsin, with a median of $55,120 a year (+34% vs. the national median of $41,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays machine feeders and offbearers the least?
Maine, with a median of $32,310 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most machine feeders and offbearers work?
California has the most jobs, about 4,830, with a median of $40,380.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.