SOC 51-3093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders — Ohio
Ohio · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Ohio is $41,160 per year, close to the national median of $41,590 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Ohio is $41,160 per year, close to the national median of $41,590 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $33,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,910 to $48,580.
The area has 980 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 41 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 22nd by median wage. Canton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $42,950. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 639th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,740 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $36,910 | −11.3% |
| Median (50th) | $41,160 | −1.0% |
| 75th | $48,580 | +16.8% |
| 90th | $55,430 | +33.3% |
| Mean | $43,180 | +3.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | $42,950 | 60 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $41,800 | 390 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $40,650 | 90 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $39,650 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $41,160 goes as far as $44,353 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,353US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,160 a year, 1.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,740 to $55,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 980 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 22nd of 41 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Canton, at $42,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $41,160, or $19.79 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 Ohio is 1.0% 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 Ohio earns more than $55,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,740 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Canton, at $42,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 980 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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