Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Alabama
$39,980avg. a year
$19.22 an hour · 2,160 employed
Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Alabama earn an average of $39,980 a year. That is $3,680 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $43,660. The best-paying metro area is Birmingham, AL at $43,940.
$38,810Median pay
$19.22Average hourly
+22%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 43 states
Top-paying Alabama metro areas
Average pay for machine feeders and offbearers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1260 jobs
Birmingham, AL
$43,940
$21.13 an hour
260 jobs
Columbus, GA-AL
$39,500
$18.99 an hour
3250 jobs
Montgomery, AL
$38,580
$18.55 an hour
4150 jobs
Tuscaloosa, AL
$35,590
$17.11 an hour
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Machine Feeders and Offbearers pay in Alabama, charted
Pay over time
Alabama, annual wage, May of each year
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Where Alabama machine feeders and offbearers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Alabama vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $43,660 | $20.99 |
| Alabama | $39,980 | $19.22 |
| Georgia | $40,800 | $19.61 |
| Tennessee | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| Mississippi | $40,520 | $19.48 |
| Florida | $39,120 | $18.81 |
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Average pay, Alabama, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do machine feeders and offbearers make in Alabama?
The average is $39,980 a year, and the median is $38,810. That is $3,680 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $43,660.
What is the hourly wage in Alabama?
$19.22 an hour on average; the median is $18.66.
Where in Alabama do they earn the most?
Birmingham, AL ($43,940), followed by Columbus, GA-AL ($39,500). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Tuscaloosa, AL ($35,590).
How does Alabama rank?
Alabama ranks #32 of 43 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 53-7063. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national machine feeders and offbearers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.