Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Eastern Washington

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

Median annual salary $49,060 +21% vs national
Median hourly $23.59
10th percentile $47,670
90th percentile $53,660
Employed locally 60
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,670
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $49,060
    75th
    $53,660
    90th
    $53,660

    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 Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,330
    Food Batchmakers $37,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Eastern Washington is $23.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Eastern Washington is 21% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $47,670 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.