Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $40,350 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.40
10th percentile $31,610
90th percentile $53,460
Employed locally 60
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,610
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $40,350
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $53,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 48% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 52% 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
    Williamsport, PA $53,020
    Louisiana $50,510
    Columbia, SC $50,080
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $46,980

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,880
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,530
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,330
    Light Truck Drivers $45,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Des Moines, IA is $19.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $31,610 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.