Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $43,850 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.08
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $54,310
Employed locally 250
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $40,780
    50th (median)
    $43,850
    75th
    $46,680
    90th
    $54,310

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 28% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 72% 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
    Visalia, CA $55,680
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,710
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Utica-Rome, NY $51,400
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,710
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,550

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$46,030
    Stockers and Order Fillers$44,910
    Light Truck Drivers$50,060
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$65,540
    Packers and Packagers, Hand$40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$72,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in San Jose, CA is $21.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in San Jose, CA is 10.5% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,780.