Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $46,510 +17.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $35,010
90th percentile $56,700
Employed locally 420
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,010
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $46,510
    75th
    $48,350
    90th
    $56,700

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 49% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 51% 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
    Williamsport, PA $53,020
    New York $50,490
    York-Hanover, PA $49,240
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $48,500
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,490

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $43,190
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,550
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $63,500
    Light Truck Drivers $46,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,980
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,470

    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, OR-WA is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.19 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, OR-WA is 17.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $35,010 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.