Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,440 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Louisville earn between $37,680 and $48,760.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $49K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,840 | $3,820 | $22.04 |
| Median | $43,870 | $3,656 | $21.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,680 | $3,140 | $18.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,760 | $4,063 | $23.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($45,470) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $45,840 | $43,870 | $35,530 | $65,440 | 320 |
| Kentucky | $45,470 | $42,200 | $35,340 | $65,650 | 980 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $45,840, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $36,517 a year, or $3,043 a month and $1,405 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $37,667 | $3,139 |
| Working in KY | $36,517 | $3,043 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $45,840 buys what about $49,251 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 1st of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Louisville$45,840
- Owensboro$45,650
- Bowling Green$43,610
- Lexington$42,010
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 Louisville: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Louisville?
$22.04 an hour on average, and $21.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Louisville?
About $36,517 a year ($3,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,840. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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