Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $31,170 -21.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.99
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $62,560
Employed locally 50
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $31,170
    75th
    $62,560
    90th
    $62,560

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 35% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 65% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $50,080
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,280
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $48,500

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$38,480
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57,730
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,660
    Light Truck Drivers$44,640
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$61,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Portland, ME is $14.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Portland, ME is 21.5% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.