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Machine Feeders and Offbearers is a notable career in the 53 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Machine Feeders and Offbearers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 53-7063 |
| title | Machine Feeders and Offbearers |
| onet code | 53-7063.00 |
| description | Feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment that is automatic or tended by other workers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 53 |
| tot emp | 46,690 |
| a mean | 42,840 |
| a median | 39,700 |
| a pct10 | 31,480 |
| a pct25 | 36,020 |
| a pct75 | 48,220 |
| a pct90 | 57,010 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a machine feeders and offbearers typically centers on inspect materials and products for defects, and to ensure conformance to specifications. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Monitoring. Across the top 2 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.19 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working machine feeders and offbearers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (73.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Louisiana at $50,510 and lowest in West Virginia at $29,820 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (Louisiana, New York, Minnesota, Kansas, Missouri) average $49,506. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $50,510 | $50,950 | $40,230 | $58,190 | 140 |
| New York | $50,490 | $47,250 | $32,930 | $61,990 | 1,250 |
| Minnesota | $49,630 | $49,610 | $37,740 | $56,700 | 400 |
| Kansas | $49,430 | $51,060 | $39,400 | $63,350 | 480 |
| Missouri | $47,470 | $50,800 | $37,270 | $71,910 | 980 |
| Wisconsin | $47,470 | $47,500 | $33,880 | $61,460 | 450 |
| Oregon | $45,590 | $45,240 | $37,710 | $52,620 | 2,390 |
| Maryland | $45,340 | $45,710 | $33,160 | $59,380 | 200 |
| Idaho | $45,130 | $45,640 | $40,060 | $54,430 | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $45,110 | $44,740 | $28,470 | $58,640 | 270 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,090 | $43,160 | $30,110 | $55,540 | 1,370 |
| Washington | $43,810 | $44,740 | $36,530 | $55,780 | 1,160 |
| Iowa | $43,280 | $44,630 | $33,790 | $55,880 | 690 |
| Delaware | $43,170 | $48,900 | $35,040 | $63,830 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $42,930 | $43,640 | $34,160 | $56,230 | 650 |
| Ohio | $42,910 | $44,950 | $34,400 | $59,320 | 3,650 |
| Maine | $42,120 | $42,000 | $29,430 | $62,560 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $40,630 | $40,650 | $33,890 | $46,940 | 290 |
| Arizona | $39,870 | $40,780 | $36,960 | $44,570 | 210 |
| Michigan | $39,870 | $43,480 | $32,330 | $65,100 | 680 |
| Georgia | $39,550 | $40,870 | $30,260 | $51,060 | 1,920 |
| Nevada | $39,470 | $42,410 | $30,840 | $53,730 | 230 |
| Utah | $39,440 | $40,140 | $31,400 | $45,490 | 160 |
| Kentucky | $39,420 | $43,460 | $31,130 | $58,480 | 940 |
| Texas | $39,310 | $41,360 | $32,130 | $51,410 | 3,510 |
| California | $38,960 | $42,350 | $37,020 | $51,820 | 6,900 |
| Mississippi | $38,420 | $40,970 | $31,640 | $52,720 | 870 |
| Arkansas | $38,340 | $42,510 | $28,470 | $51,500 | 930 |
| Nebraska | $38,250 | $40,170 | $32,660 | $48,180 | 250 |
| South Dakota | $38,240 | $38,630 | $33,520 | $42,650 | 740 |
| Colorado | $38,020 | $43,140 | $32,910 | $59,440 | 590 |
| Florida | $37,700 | $40,350 | $30,560 | $51,420 | 860 |
| Indiana | $37,650 | $38,790 | $30,710 | $48,570 | 3,450 |
| Alabama | $37,070 | $38,000 | $29,480 | $50,100 | 2,380 |
| Vermont | $36,860 | $37,010 | $29,180 | $45,510 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $36,660 | $38,910 | $27,390 | $50,750 | 560 |
| South Carolina | $36,580 | $40,170 | $28,890 | $64,530 | 720 |
| Virginia | $36,450 | $37,790 | $28,730 | $48,800 | 1,620 |
| Connecticut | $36,280 | $38,480 | $35,040 | $46,030 | — |
| North Carolina | $36,120 | $36,950 | $29,710 | $46,190 | 1,980 |
| Oklahoma | $35,690 | $35,550 | $28,800 | $42,910 | 310 |
| Rhode Island | $30,790 | $34,630 | $29,120 | $45,770 | 200 |
| West Virginia | $29,820 | $32,940 | $27,320 | $42,920 | 280 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for machine feeders and offbearers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Acid Dumper or Archery Equipment Hay Sorter frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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