SOC 53-7063 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers is $39,707 per year ($19.09/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,026 and $48,235 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $57,013 per year. There are approximately 46,690 machine feeders and offbearers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.14 | $31,491 |
| P25 | $17.32 | $36,026 |
| P50MEDIAN | $19.09 | $39,707 |
| P75 | $23.19 | $48,235 |
| P90 | $27.41 | $57,013 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers is $39,707 per year ($19.09/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,026 and $48,235 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers is $57,013 per year ($27.41/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,235 per year.
Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn approximately $31,491 per year ($15.14/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,026 per year.
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