Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $42,290 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.33
10th percentile $30,760
90th percentile $47,670
Employed locally 30
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,760
    25th
    $31,250
    50th (median)
    $42,290
    75th
    $42,290
    90th
    $47,670

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $40,680
    Columbus, OH $40,650
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $39,890
    Ohio $38,740
    Cleveland, OH $38,600
    Canton-Massillon, OH $38,160

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Food Batchmakers $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Lima, OH is $20.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Lima, OH is 4.3% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,760 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,250.