Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Southwest Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,960 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 60
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $40,580
    50th (median)
    $45,960
    75th
    $45,960
    90th
    $46,020

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$52,060
    Stockers and Order Fillers$39,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44,290
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48,230
    Bus Drivers, School$43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Southwest Iowa is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Southwest Iowa is 15.8% 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 Southwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,580.