Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Illinois
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $43,225 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.6% vs the national median of $40,550. An estimated 830 food cooking machine operators and tenders are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,890 to $43,560 depending on location.
$43,225
Avg median salary in Illinois
$43,560
Highest paying metro
$42,890
Lowest paying metro
830
Employed in Illinois
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $43,560 | $39,520 | $47,440 | — |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $42,890 | $39,000 | $49,610 | 830 |