Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $53,930 +35.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.93
10th percentile $30,450
90th percentile $67,070
Employed locally 120
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,450
    25th
    $41,170
    50th (median)
    $53,930
    75th
    $54,460
    90th
    $67,070

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 64% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 36% 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $53,670
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190

    Nearby metros — Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Williamsport, PA $53,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,740
    York-Hanover, PA $49,240
    Pittsburgh, PA $48,580

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41,190
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,670
    Stockers and Order Fillers$35,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51,940
    Light Truck Drivers$41,340
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$38,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Lancaster, PA is $25.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Lancaster, PA is 35.8% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $30,450 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,170.