Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,700 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $41,830
90th percentile $59,210
Employed locally 70
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,830
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $59,210

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Central Indiana is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Central Indiana is 12.7% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $41,830 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.