Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $48,410 +21.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.27
10th percentile $29,720
90th percentile $48,800
Employed locally 420
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,720
    25th
    $36,450
    50th (median)
    $48,410
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $48,800

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 57% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 43% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $46,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,510
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $45,430
    Pennsylvania $44,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,850

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,970
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,520
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $44,960
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,140
    Light Truck Drivers $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Richmond, VA is $23.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Richmond, VA is 21.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,720 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,450.