Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $45,660 +15% vs national
Median hourly $21.95
10th percentile $35,750
90th percentile $57,070
Employed locally 180
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,750
    25th
    $36,550
    50th (median)
    $45,660
    75th
    $57,070
    90th
    $57,070

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 64% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machine Feeders and Offbearers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas City, MO-KS $71,910
    Columbus, OH $59,320
    Visalia, CA $55,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $53,670

    Nearby metros — Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $59,320
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $46,700
    Toledo, OH $46,030
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,490
    Ohio $42,910
    Springfield, OH $42,540

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,020
    Light Truck Drivers$38,800
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Akron, OH is $21.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Machine Feeders and Offbearers salaries?

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Akron, OH is 15% above the national median of $39,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Akron?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $35,750 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,550.