Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,740 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $53,210
Employed locally 290
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $38,710
    50th (median)
    $49,740
    75th
    $49,910
    90th
    $53,210

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 62% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 38% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $48,110
    El Paso, TX $43,540
    Amarillo, TX $41,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $39,740
    College Station-Bryan, TX $35,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,350

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,200
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,600
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,500
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,240
    Light Truck Drivers $43,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Houston, TX is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Houston, TX is 25.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,710.