Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $38,470 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $58,080
Employed locally 90
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $38,470
    50th (median)
    $38,470
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $58,080

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 57% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 43% 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
    Visalia, CA $55,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,550

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,800
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,600
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,370
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,900
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,060
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Bakersfield, CA is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,470.