Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $32,740 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.74
10th percentile $29,610
90th percentile $52,530
Employed locally 210
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,610
    25th
    $29,610
    50th (median)
    $32,740
    75th
    $52,420
    90th
    $52,530

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 51% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 49% 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
    Lancaster, PA $53,930
    Williamsport, PA $53,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $52,220
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,350
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,740
    York-Hanover, PA $49,240

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $41,860
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,260
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,410
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $56,440
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,240
    Light Truck Drivers $42,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Scranton, PA is $15.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Scranton, PA is 17.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,610 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,610.