Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $38,590 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $30,260
90th percentile $44,290
Employed locally 90
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,260
    25th
    $31,040
    50th (median)
    $38,590
    75th
    $39,550
    90th
    $44,290

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 67% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 33% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $43,930
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $43,640
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $41,400
    Michigan $39,870
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $38,710
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $37,210

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,240
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,570
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$49,150
    Light Truck Drivers$35,140
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$38,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Columbus, GA-AL is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 2.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $30,260 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,040.