How much does a machine feeder and offbearer make in Houston?
$36,460a year
Median yearly pay for machine feeder and offbearers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $17.53 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.53
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 123
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,950Median: $36,460Highest 10%: $51,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| 25th | $29,950 | $14.40 | |
| Median | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| 75th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| 90th | $51,150 | $24.59 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for machine feeder and offbearers.
| Amarillo, TX | $42,140 |
| Dallas, TX | $40,400 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,490 |
| El Paso, TX | $35,600 |
| Austin, TX | $34,350 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $307,700 |
| Commercial Pilot | $131,400 |
| Ship Engineer | $131,300 |
| Captain | $118,800 |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,570 |
| Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operator | $90,730 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $79,720 |
| Pump Operator | $76,670 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $75,500 |
| Dredge Operator | $72,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a machine feeder and offbearer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $17.53 ($36,460 a year).
Do machine feeder and offbearers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $36,460 against $41,220 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $37,350, so Houston pays 2% less.
Where does Houston rank for machine feeder and offbearer pay?
104 of 123 metro areas with data.
How much does a machine feeder and offbearer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,150 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.