Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,970 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $57,970
Employed locally 90
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $48,700
    50th (median)
    $53,970
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $57,970

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,310
    Food Batchmakers $50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Eastern Oregon is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Oregon above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Oregon is 33.1% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,700.