Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $40,150 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.30
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $54,690
Employed locally 230
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $32,330
    50th (median)
    $40,150
    75th
    $50,930
    90th
    $54,690

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 58% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 42% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,520
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,350
    Salem, OR $45,760

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,750
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,310
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,100
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $47,270
    Light Truck Drivers $39,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Birmingham, AL is $19.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Birmingham, AL is 1.1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,330.