Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $36,560 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $33,400
90th percentile $51,620
Employed locally 80
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,400
    25th
    $36,560
    50th (median)
    $36,560
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $51,620

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,520
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,490
    Albany, OR $45,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,850
    Syracuse, NY $41,600

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $37,210
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,520
    Light Truck Drivers $42,050
    Bus Drivers, School $51,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Rochester, NY is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Rochester, NY is 7.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $33,400 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,560.