Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $40,280 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.36
10th percentile $39,180
90th percentile $50,950
Employed locally 140
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,180
    25th
    $39,180
    50th (median)
    $40,280
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $50,950

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 51% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 49% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $46,230
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,720
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,090
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $55,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $39,960
    Light Truck Drivers $42,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Modesto, CA is $19.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Modesto, CA is 1.5% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $39,180 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,180.