Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $38,910 -2% vs national
Median hourly $18.71
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $57,080
Employed locally 50
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $38,910
    75th
    $53,290
    90th
    $57,080

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 55% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 45% 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
    Bowling Green, KY $43,220
    Owensboro, KY $42,140
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $39,680
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,520
    Kentucky $39,420

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,420
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,660
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,490
    Light Truck Drivers $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,610
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $41,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Lexington, KY is $18.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Lexington, KY is 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.