Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $37,650 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.10
10th percentile $32,750
90th percentile $47,060
Employed locally 780
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,750
    25th
    $34,800
    50th (median)
    $37,650
    75th
    $37,650
    90th
    $47,060

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 49% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 51% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,680
    Stockers and Order Fillers $35,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $61,750
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,840
    Light Truck Drivers $45,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Indianapolis, IN is $18.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 5.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $32,750 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,800.