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Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$40,380
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.6% vs 2024
$44,290
Mean Salary
$40,380
Median Salary
$19.41
Hourly Rate
4,830 people work as Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California earn a median salary of $40,380 per year ($3,365/month).
This is 3.7% below the national average of $41,949.
California ranks #26 out of 43 states for Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay.
Approximately 4,830 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Monitoring
3.0
Reading Comprehension
2.75
Active Listening
2.75
Speaking
2.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.44
Mechanical
3.1
Mathematics
3.02
English Language
2.9
Public Safety and Security
2.73
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(73.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California
Salaries for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California range from $36,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $49,210.
Median $40,380
P10: $36,900P25: $38,290P75: $49,210P90: $58,050
10th
$36,900
25th
$38,290
Median
$40,380
75th
$49,210
90th
$58,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,900
$17.74
$3,075
25th Percentile
$38,290
$18.41
$3,190
Median (50th)
$40,380
$19.41
$3,365
75th Percentile
$49,210
$23.66
$4,100
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,050
$27.91
$4,837
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,290 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make in California?
The median annual salary for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California is $40,380 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,290.
What is the salary range for a Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California?
Salaries for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California range from $36,900 at the 10th percentile to $58,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,290 and $49,210.
What is the starting salary for a Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California?
Entry-level Machine Feeders and Offbearers positions in California typically start around $36,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,830 people are employed as Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Machine Feeders and Offbearers in California is approximately $19.41 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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