Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,580 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $42,030
90th percentile $49,670
Employed locally 560
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,030
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $49,670

    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 Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$46,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,260
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Kansas is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Kansas is 12.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $42,030 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.