Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $29,950–$46,930
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #57 of 60
Machine Feeders and Offbearers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $36,460 a year, based on BLS estimates for 380 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $41,220 and 2% below the TX statewide median of $37,350. It ranks #57 of 60 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE380 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in other TX metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $42,940 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $40,400 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $36,980 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $36,490 |
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Questions
What is the average Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $36,460 a year (May 2025). Half of the 380 jobs pay between $29,950 and $46,930. The 10th percentile is $28,950 and the 90th is $51,150.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Machine Feeders and Offbearers?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $41,220 and 2% below the TX statewide median of $37,350. It ranks #57 of 60 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Machine Feeders and Offbearers make an hour in Houston?
About $17.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,460 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.40–$22.56 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.