Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,680 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Minneapolis earn between $48,180 and $56,740.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $54KMedian
- $57K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,450 | $4,371 | $25.22 |
| Median | $53,650 | $4,471 | $25.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,180 | $4,015 | $23.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,740 | $4,728 | $27.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Minneapolis earn 5% more than the Minnesota average ($50,070) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $52,450 | $53,650 | $46,760 | $57,680 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $50,070 | $48,740 | $39,620 | $57,680 | 410 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $52,450, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $42,280 a year, or $3,523 a month and $1,626 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $42,626 | $3,552 |
| Working in MN | $42,280 | $3,523 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $52,450 buys what about $50,037 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux Falls, SD$41,790
- Sioux City, IA$42,760
- Omaha, NE$40,610
- Milwaukee, WI$55,500
- Grand Rapids, MI$38,170
- South Bend, IN$39,960
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$25.22 an hour on average, and $25.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $42,280 a year ($3,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,450. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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