Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $35,020 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $27,620
90th percentile $44,260
Employed locally 80
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,620
    25th
    $28,880
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $37,870
    90th
    $44,260

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 43% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 57% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,520
    Columbia, SC $50,080
    Wisconsin $47,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,390
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $41,670

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,760
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,530
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,060
    Light Truck Drivers $40,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Charleston, SC is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Charleston, SC is 11.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $27,620 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,880.