Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,960 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Memphis earn between $39,340 and $49,200.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $49KMedian
- $49K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,450 | $4,038 | $23.29 |
| Median | $49,200 | $4,100 | $23.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,340 | $3,278 | $18.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,200 | $4,100 | $23.65 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Memphis earn 19% more than the Tennessee average ($40,620) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $48,450 | $49,200 | $39,120 | $55,960 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $40,620 | $40,400 | $28,790 | $50,980 | 450 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $48,450, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $41,110 a year, or $3,426 a month and $1,581 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $41,110 | $3,426 |
| Working in MS | $39,904 | $3,325 |
| Working in AR | $39,805 | $3,317 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $48,450 buys what about $52,561 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 1st of 3 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Memphis: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Memphis?
$23.29 an hour on average, and $23.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Memphis?
About $41,110 a year ($3,426 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,450. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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