Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $30,260 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $38,530
Employed locally 60
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $30,260
    75th
    $30,260
    90th
    $38,530

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 41% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 59% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $55,630
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,300
    Production Workers, All Other$36,960
    Bakers$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Las Vegas, NV is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Las Vegas, NV is 25.4% below 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.