Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in California
The median pay for a machine feeders and offbearers in California is $38,960/year ($18.73/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $52K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level machine feeders and offbearers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $52K or more, a $15K spread from bottom to top.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary by metro in California
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | $56K | +43% | 160 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $47K | +20% | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $45K | +17% | 350 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $44K | +13% | 250 |
| Merced | $41K | +5% | 50 |
| Modesto | $40K | +3% | 140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $40K | +3% | 390 |
| Fresno | $40K | +2% | 170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $40K | +2% | 1,360 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $40K | +2% | 330 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $39K | -0% | N/A |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39K | -1% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make in California?
The median is $38,960 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,020, and experienced machine feeders and offbearers can clear $51,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,717/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 90.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a machine feeders and offbearers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median machine feeders and offbearers salary is worth about $36,706 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do machine feeders and offbearers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.