Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,830 or more. The middle half of machine feeders and offbearers in Omaha earn between $35,190 and $45,470.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,610 | $3,384 | $19.52 |
| Median | $41,680 | $3,473 | $20.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,470 | $3,789 | $21.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Machine feeders and offbearers in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($41,710) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($43,660). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $41,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $40,610 | $41,680 | $35,180 | $46,830 | 140 |
| Nebraska | $41,710 | $45,470 | $34,970 | $47,430 | 210 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $40,610, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $33,842 a year, or $2,820 a month and $1,302 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $33,879 | $2,823 |
| Working in NE | $33,842 | $2,820 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for machine feeders and offbearers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $40,610 buys what about $44,184 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Machine Feeders and Offbearers salary in nearby metro areas
- Sioux City, IA$42,760
- Sioux Falls, SD$41,790
- Kansas City, MO$62,650
- Wichita, KS$43,670
- Jefferson City, MO$44,320
- Minneapolis, MN$52,450
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 Omaha: questions
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make an hour in Omaha?
$19.52 an hour on average, and $20.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machine feeders and offbearers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the machine feeders and offbearers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $33,842 a year ($2,820 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,610.
Do machine feeders and offbearers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.06, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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