The median annual wage for Machine Feeders and Offbearers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $40,350 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,790.
Pay spans roughly $31,610 at the 10th percentile to $53,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.40 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as machine feeders and offbearers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $40,350 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.40 |
| 10th percentile | $31,610 |
| 90th percentile | $53,460 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.