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Machine Feeders and Offbearers — Job Outlook

Employment projections for 2024–2034 from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Projected Growth

-13.0%

2024–2034

Annual Openings

4,700

projected per year

Outlook Rating

Decline

What This Means

Employment of machine feeders and offbearers is projected to decline +13.0% from 2024 to 2034. Employment in this occupation is expected to decline.

About 4,700 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $39,700 as of the latest data. About 46,690 people were employed in this role.

Typical Entry-Level Education

High School Diploma