Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Fort Wayne, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Wayne, IN

Median annual salary $36,550 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.57
10th percentile $29,710
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 270
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,710
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $36,550
    75th
    $43,360
    90th
    $43,630

    Fort Wayne economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,378 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 53% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 47% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $53,670
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,220
    Minnesota $49,630
    Springfield, MO $49,130

    Related occupations in Fort Wayne, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,540
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,870
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,910
    Light Truck Drivers $39,600
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Fort Wayne, IN is $17.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Fort Wayne, IN is 7.9% 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 Fort Wayne?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,710 per year in Fort Wayne, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.