What are the main factors that influence a Machine Feeder's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Machine Feeder's salary?

A Machine Feeder's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,138 for beginners, reaching about $51,229 at mid-level, and approach $51,463 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Feeder?

Machine Feeder salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Feeder roles are District of Columbia $55,200, California $55,000, Massachusetts $54,200. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Feeder roles make?

Salaries for Machine Feeder level roles vary by specialization: Wireless Specialist Feeder: $120,744; Feeder Dispatch Supervisor: $57,435; Feeder Driver: $53,639; Press Feeder: $52,061; Machine Loader/Unloader: $49,788.

Machine Feeder Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Feeder make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Feeder in Delaware is $50,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Machine Feeder's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,231
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $46,400 to $53,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,667

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Machine Feeder Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,500	$4,458	$1,029	$26
Average	$50,500	$4,208	$971	$24
25th Percentile	$46,400	$3,867	$892	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Feeder Salaries

A Machine Feeder's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Machine Feeder Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Feeder's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,138
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,760
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,229
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,370
Expert (over 8 years): $51,463

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Feeder	$50,138
Intermediate Level Machine Feeder	$50,760
Senior Level Machine Feeder	$51,229
Specialist Level Machine Feeder	$51,370
Expert Level Machine Feeder	$51,463

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How Do Machine Feeder Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Machine Feeders. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $55,200.
California: $55,000.
Massachusetts: $54,200.

District of Columbia $55,200 California $55,000 Massachusetts $54,200 Washington $54,000 New Jersey $54,000 Alaska $53,900 Connecticut $53,300 New York $53,000

Hawaii $52,100 Rhode Island $51,700 Maryland $51,400 Minnesota $51,000 Illinois $50,800 Colorado $50,800 Oregon $50,600 Delaware $50,500

New Hampshire $50,400 Virginia $50,200 Pennsylvania $49,600 Nevada $49,300 North Dakota $49,200 Michigan $49,100 Wisconsin $49,000 Vermont $48,900

Arizona $48,600 Maine $48,600 Texas $48,600 Ohio $48,500 Georgia $48,100 Indiana $47,800 Wyoming $47,800 Utah $47,700

Iowa $47,700 Kansas $47,500 Louisiana $47,400 North Carolina $47,400 Missouri $47,400 Florida $47,200 Montana $47,100 Nebraska $47,000

Kentucky $46,900 South Carolina $46,700 Tennessee $46,600 Idaho $46,500 New Mexico $46,200 Oklahoma $46,100 Alabama $45,800 South Dakota $45,300

Arkansas $45,000 West Virginia $44,900 Mississippi $44,500

Top Paying Cities for Machine Feeders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $50,200
Little Creek: $50,600
Magnolia: $50,500

Lincoln, DE $50,200 Little Creek, DE $50,600 Magnolia, DE $50,500 Milford, DE $50,400 Marydel, DE $50,500 Millsboro, DE $50,000 Millville, DE $50,100 Milton, DE $50,200

Nassau, DE $50,200 Ocean View, DE $50,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $50,200 Seaford, DE $50,200 Selbyville, DE $50,000 Smyrna, DE $50,600 Viola, DE $50,400 Woodside, DE $50,500

Bear, DE $50,400 Newark, DE $50,400 Claymont, DE $50,500 Delaware City, DE $50,500 Hockessin, DE $50,400 Kirkwood, DE $50,500 Middletown, DE $50,500 Montchanin, DE $50,400

New Castle, DE $50,400 Odessa, DE $50,500 Port Penn, DE $50,500 Rockland, DE $50,400 Saint Georges, DE $50,500 Townsend, DE $50,500 Winterthur, DE $50,400 Lewes, DE $50,200

Wilmington, DE $50,400 Dover, DE $50,600 Dover Afb, DE $50,300 Bethany Beach, DE $50,000 Bethel, DE $50,100 Bridgeville, DE $50,200 Camden Wyoming, DE $50,500 Cheswold, DE $50,600

Clayton, DE $50,600 Dagsboro, DE $50,000 Delmar, DE $49,900 Ellendale, DE $50,100 Felton, DE $50,400 Fenwick Island, DE $50,000 Frankford, DE $49,900 Frederica, DE $50,400

Georgetown, DE $50,000 Greenwood, DE $50,200 Harbeson, DE $50,000 Harrington, DE $50,300 Hartly, DE $50,500 Houston, DE $50,200 Kenton, DE $50,600 Laurel, DE $50,000

Yorklyn, DE $50,400

Machine Feeder Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Machine Feeder salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $56,484. While startup companies pay approximate $47,768.

Machine Feeder Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$47,768
Growth Stage	51~500	$50,523
Established	501~5000	$54,546
Enterprise	5000+	$56,484

Machine Feeder Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Machine Feeder roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Machine Feeder positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Machine Feeder as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Machine Feeder

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$63,125	$30.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$60,600	$29.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$60,600	$29.0	20%
Aerospace & Defense	$58,075	$28.0	15%
Financial Services	$55,550	$27.0	10%

Machine Feeder Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Feeder's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$46,400

Average $50,500/year

$53,500

$3,867

Average $4,208/month

$4,458

$892

Average $971/week

$1,029

$22

Average $24/hour

$26

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$53,500	$4,458	$1,029	$26
Average	$50,500	$4,208	$971	$24
25th Percentile	$46,400	$3,867	$892	$22

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