Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $34,570 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.62
10th percentile $26,940
90th percentile $59,400
Employed locally 160
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,940
    25th
    $27,930
    50th (median)
    $34,570
    75th
    $46,410
    90th
    $59,400

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 47% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 53% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $43,990
    Florence, SC $36,980
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $35,320
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $33,560
    Florida $33,280
    Jacksonville, FL $33,280

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,110
    Bakers$36,470
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31,020
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Miami, FL is $16.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Miami, FL is 14.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,940 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,930.