Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $48,180 +21.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $40,240
90th percentile $64,880
Employed locally 30
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,240
    25th
    $46,650
    50th (median)
    $48,180
    75th
    $50,070
    90th
    $64,880

    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 Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,010
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $45,380
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,440
    Bus Drivers, School $47,350
    Light Truck Drivers $44,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Southwest Minnesota is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 21.4% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $40,240 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,650.