SOC 51-3093 · May 2025 · United States
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders across the United States is $41,590 per year, measured over 31,250 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $51,100.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 88.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $51,100 and Alabama pays $27,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,100 | 310 | |
| 2 | Utah | $48,620 | 390 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $47,960 | 170 | |
| 4 | Iowa | $47,900 | 850 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $47,260 | 380 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $47,250 | 1,410 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $46,900 | 300 | |
| 8 | Kansas | $45,850 | 750 | |
| 9 | New York | $45,680 | 1,300 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | $45,620 | 1,820 |
States with the most Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,180 | $33,980 | |
| 2 | Illinois | 2,460 | $42,670 | |
| 3 | California | 2,010 | $44,740 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | 1,820 | $45,620 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,580 | $42,710 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 1,410 | $47,250 | |
| 7 | New York | 1,300 | $45,680 | |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 1,140 | $36,030 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 980 | $41,160 | |
| 10 | Florida | 970 | $36,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | $63,690 | 40 |
| 2 | Modesto | $59,010 | 140 |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $57,680 | 80 |
| 4 | Scranton | $57,490 | 110 |
| 5 | Seattle | $56,190 | 190 |
| 6 | Memphis | $55,270 | 190 |
| 7 | Sioux City | $51,600 | 190 |
| 8 | Stockton | $51,560 | 70 |
| 9 | Portland | $50,330 | 40 |
| 10 | Dubuque | $50,140 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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