Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $42,590 +5% vs national
Median hourly $20.48
10th percentile $40,550
90th percentile $69,680
Employed locally 450
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,550
    25th
    $40,550
    50th (median)
    $42,590
    75th
    $69,470
    90th
    $69,680

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 52% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $80,310
    Cedar Rapids, IA $63,690
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,250
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,140
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $55,870

    Nearby metros — Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cedar Rapids, IA $63,690
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,140
    Twin Falls, ID $48,830
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $48,190
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,790

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,980
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,330
    Bakers $37,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Boise City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Boise City, ID is $20.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.26 or more per hour.

    Is Boise City above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Boise City, ID is 5% above the national median of $40,550. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Boise City?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $40,550 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,550.