Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $49,100 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $54,840
Employed locally 70
National median $39,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $49,100
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $54,840

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary vs area income 71% Median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary is 29% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $71,910
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,710
    Joplin, MO-KS $44,010
    Jacksonville, FL $41,000
    Jackson, MS $31,710

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $34,370
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,900
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $52,000
    Light Truck Drivers $38,870
    Bus Drivers, School $44,720
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Wichita, KS is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Wichita, KS is 23.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.