Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $37,850 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.20
10th percentile $37,140
90th percentile $43,220
Employed locally 130
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,140
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $37,850
    75th
    $39,340
    90th
    $43,220

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 47% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 53% 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
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $51,500
    Longview-Kelso, WA $48,960
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $48,120
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,490
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $47,340

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,020
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,140
    Light Truck Drivers $47,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $70,780
    Driver/Sales Workers $36,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Bellingham, WA is $18.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Bellingham, WA is 4.7% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $37,140 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.