Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $38,260 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $31,070
90th percentile $117,290
Employed locally 70
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,070
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $45,420
    90th
    $117,290

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 60% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 40% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$36,500
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,390
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$62,340
    Light Truck Drivers$37,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Decatur, AL is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Decatur, AL is 3.6% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $31,070 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.