Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $40,750 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.59
10th percentile $33,350
90th percentile $44,510
Employed locally 60
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,350
    25th
    $33,350
    50th (median)
    $40,750
    75th
    $40,750
    90th
    $44,510

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 58% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 42% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,220
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $51,500
    Minnesota $49,630
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,280
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $48,180
    Missouri $47,470

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,870
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,740
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,640
    Light Truck Drivers $43,890
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $33,350 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,350.