Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $43,220 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $32,980
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 30
National median $39,700

Compare Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bowling Green, KY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Machine Feeders and Offbearers
in
Bowling Green, KY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,980
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $43,220
    75th
    $44,820
    90th
    $58,520

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 69% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 31% 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
    Owensboro, KY $42,140
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $39,680
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,520
    Kentucky $39,420
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $38,910

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,960
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,200
    Light Truck Drivers $38,790
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $37,300
    Bus Drivers, School $39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Bowling Green, KY is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 8.9% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $32,980 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.