Machine Feeder and Offbearer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A machine feeder and offbearer earns a median of $41,220 a year ($19.82 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $43,660. About 42,330 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $41,220
- Gross pay
- $1,585.38
- Federal income tax
- −$106.40
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$98.29
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$22.99
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,357.70
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $41,220
- Federal
- $2,766
- FICA
- $3,153
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $35,300
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Machine Feeders and Offbearers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 53-7063). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine feeder and offbearer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $19.82; the average is $20.99.
What is the salary range for a machine feeder and offbearer?
The bottom 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $58,160 a year.
How much is $41,220 after taxes?
About $35,300 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $34,133 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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