Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Occupation

$40,550
National Median Salary
$19.49
Median Hourly Wage
27,660
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$30,540
$35,310
$40,550
$47,420
$54,170

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+47.0%
10 Year Change
$27,590
2014 Median
$40,550
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

Industry Annual Median Employment
Grain and Oilseed Milling $53,480 300
Dairy Product Manufacturing $48,100 940
Other Food Manufacturing $44,960 4,850
Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging $43,350 60
Special Food Services $42,700 320

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Top Paying States for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

State Annual Median Employment
Nebraska $50,020 400
Colorado $49,830 240
Michigan $48,070 720
Washington $48,020 320
Minnesota $47,890 380

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