Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $45,760 +15.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $35,470
90th percentile $56,200
Employed locally 80
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,470
    25th
    $40,110
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $56,200

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 60% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 40% 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $40,630
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,780
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,850
    Light Truck Drivers $44,700
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $49,100
    Driver/Sales Workers $35,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Salem, OR is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Salem, OR is 15.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $35,470 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,110.