Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $41,400 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $31,570
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 210
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,570
    25th
    $33,060
    50th (median)
    $41,400
    75th
    $52,090
    90th
    $60,730

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 59% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 41% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,520
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,490
    Albany, OR $45,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,850
    Syracuse, NY $41,600

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,360
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,270
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,380
    Light Truck Drivers $43,990
    Bus Drivers, School $51,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Buffalo, NY is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Buffalo, NY is 4.3% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $31,570 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,060.