Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $35,640 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.14
10th percentile $29,010
90th percentile $36,720
Employed locally 140
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,010
    25th
    $29,010
    50th (median)
    $35,640
    75th
    $36,560
    90th
    $36,720

    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 Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $33,970
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,990
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $37,180
    Bus Drivers, School $48,860
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $59,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Southwest Virginia is $17.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Southwest Virginia is 10.2% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $29,010 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,010.