SOC 51-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders — Delaware
Delaware
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware is $31,240 a year, trailing the national median of $41,590 by 24.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware is $31,240 a year, trailing the national median of $41,590 by 24.9%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,240 and $39,530. The lowest tenth earn under $31,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $39,530.
Delaware ranks number 39th out of 41 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 510th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,240 | −24.9% |
| 25th | $31,240 | −24.9% |
| Median (50th) | $31,240 | −24.9% |
| 75th | $39,530 | −5.0% |
| 90th | $39,530 | −5.0% |
| Mean | $35,620 | −14.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $31,240 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$31,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,303US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,240 a year, 24.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,240 to $39,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 39th of 41 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $31,240, or $15.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $41,590, so pay in Delaware is 24.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $39,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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