Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Northwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,570 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $39,060
90th percentile $46,310
Employed locally 120
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,060
    25th
    $40,470
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $46,310
    90th
    $46,310

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,920
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,270
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $46,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,510
    Light Truck Drivers $39,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Northwest Iowa is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Northwest Iowa is 7.2% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $39,060 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,470.