Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $37,460 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $39,640
Employed locally 90
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $36,600
    50th (median)
    $37,460
    75th
    $37,630
    90th
    $39,640

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 54% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 46% 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
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,490
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,520
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $38,240

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,800
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,620
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $50,180
    Light Truck Drivers $38,740
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Asheville, NC is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Asheville, NC is 5.6% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,600.