Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,860 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Fort Wayne earn between $32,320 and $44,150.
- $30K10th
- $32K25th
- $37KMedian
- $44K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,750 | $3,229 | $18.63 |
| Median | $37,410 | $3,118 | $17.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,320 | $2,693 | $15.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,150 | $3,679 | $21.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Fort Wayne earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($39,970) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $38,750 | $37,410 | $30,260 | $44,860 | 230 |
| Indiana | $39,970 | $37,850 | $31,270 | $52,090 | 2,800 |
| United States | $43,660 | $41,220 | $32,220 | $58,160 | 42,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary after taxes in Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $38,750, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $31,583 a year, or $2,632 a month and $1,215 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $38,750 buys what about $41,859 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 7th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Columbus pays the most ($44,370).
- Columbus$44,370
- Lafayette$42,600
- South Bend$39,960
- Indianapolis$39,360
- Elkhart$39,190
- Evansville$39,190
- Fort Wayne$38,750
Highest-paying cities for machine feeders and offbearers
Kansas City, MO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,650).
- Kansas City, MO$62,650
- Milwaukee, WI$55,500
- Columbus, OH$53,130
- Lancaster, PA$53,040
- Minneapolis, MN$52,450
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Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in Fort Wayne: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$18.63 an hour on average, and $17.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $31,583 a year ($2,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,750. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Fort Wayne than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,660).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7063; area Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.72, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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