Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,240 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Philadelphia earn between $38,340 and $50,570.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,580 | $3,798 | $21.91 |
| Median | $44,170 | $3,681 | $21.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,340 | $3,195 | $18.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,570 | $4,214 | $24.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Philadelphia earn 3% more than the Pennsylvania average ($44,210) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $45,580 | $44,170 | $36,400 | $57,240 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,210 | $41,220 | $32,230 | $58,920 | 1,390 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $45,580, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $37,404 a year, or $3,117 a month and $1,439 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $37,833 | $3,153 |
| Working in PA | $37,404 | $3,117 |
| Working in MD | $36,850 | $3,071 |
| Working in DE | $36,841 | $3,070 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $45,580 buys what about $44,445 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 6th of 10 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lancaster pays the most ($53,040).
- Lancaster$53,040
- Allentown$50,930
- Williamsport$47,300
- Gettysburg$46,400
- Reading$46,370
- Philadelphia$45,580
- Harrisburg$44,220
- York$43,100
- Pittsburgh$41,120
- Scranton$39,670
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$21.92 an hour on average, and $21.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $37,404 a year ($3,117 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,580. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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