Best Paying Industries for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
$40,550
National Median Salary
21
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $53,480 | +31.9% | 300 |
| 2 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $48,100 | +18.6% | 940 |
| 3 | Other Food Manufacturing | $44,960 | +10.9% | 4,850 |
| 4 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | $43,350 | +6.9% | 60 |
| 5 | Special Food Services | $42,700 | +5.3% | 320 |
| 6 | Food Manufacturing | $42,080 | +3.8% | 22,330 |
| 7 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $41,770 | +3.0% | 5,700 |
| 8 | Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | $41,710 | +2.9% | 3,400 |
| 9 | Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | $40,850 | +0.7% | 1,030 |
| 10 | Food Services and Drinking Places | $39,670 | -2.2% | 1,990 |
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