Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $40,910 +3% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $48,580
Employed locally 50
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $43,000
    90th
    $48,580

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 63% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 37% 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
    Visalia, CA $55,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,550

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $54,930
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,680
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $33,280
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,300
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,490
    Light Truck Drivers $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Merced, CA is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Merced, CA is 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.