Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $42,140 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $39,220
90th percentile $62,030
Employed locally 30
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,220
    25th
    $42,140
    50th (median)
    $42,140
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $62,030

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 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
    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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $39,680
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,530
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $39,520
    Kentucky $39,420
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $38,910

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,000
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,790
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,530
    Light Truck Drivers$38,760
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Owensboro, KY is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Owensboro, KY is 6.1% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $39,220 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,140.