Machine Feeders and Offbearers
SOC 53-7063 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers is $39,250, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $41,000, and an estimated 44,500 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +18.9% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of +1% after inflation. BLS projects employment will shrink 13% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,250 | $39,250 | 44,500 |
| 2022 | $38,040 | $39,606 | 51,010 |
| 2021 | $37,010 | $41,617 | 60,880 |
| 2020 | $33,000 | $38,851 | 64,240 |
Nominal change
+18.9%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
+1%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
-13%
Declining
Employment 2024
46,500
Projected 2034
40,400
Annual Openings
4,700
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Machine Feeders and Offbearers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $39,250. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $54,210 | +38.1% | 470 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $52,870 | +34.7% | 130 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $49,670 | +26.5% | 230 |
| Louisiana | $49,540 | +26.2% | 210 |
| New York | $48,470 | +23.5% | 1,140 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $48,070 | +22.5% | 130 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,620 | +21.3% | 30 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $47,540 | +21.1% | 440 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $47,320 | +20.6% | 40 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $46,550 | +18.6% | 50 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$29,880
25th Pct
$34,610
Median
$39,250
75th Pct
$46,590
90th Pct
$53,320
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