Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $39,160 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.83
10th percentile $30,560
90th percentile $47,570
Employed locally 130
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,560
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $39,160
    75th
    $47,030
    90th
    $47,570

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 65% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 35% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $53,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,520
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $51,350
    Salem, OR $45,760

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$31,410
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,330
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$50,550
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$45,570
    Light Truck Drivers$37,450
    Bus Drivers, School$19,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 1.4% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $30,560 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.