Machine Feeders and Offbearers Salary in Michigan

Machine feeders and offbearers in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $46,320 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($38,170), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machine feeders and offbearers average at $42,670 and the median at $42,320 for 740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $43,660.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$46,320
Kalamazoo$40,180
Grand Rapids$38,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$46,320	$46,310	$42,890	$36,704	100
Kalamazoo	$40,180	$41,490	$33,810	$33,003	95
Grand Rapids	$38,170	$37,570	$32,910	$30,988	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in other states

Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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.
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.

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