Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Missouri
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Missouri earn a median salary of $39,057 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.7% vs the national median of $40,550. An estimated 780 food cooking machine operators and tenders are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $34,870 to $48,750 depending on location.
$39,057
Avg median salary in Missouri
$48,750
Highest paying metro
$34,870
Lowest paying metro
780
Employed in Missouri
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Missouri | $48,750 | $47,440 | $48,750 | 50 |
| North Missouri | $43,130 | $28,330 | $47,110 | 90 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $37,190 | $37,190 | $38,270 | 80 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,350 | $35,350 | $45,730 | 170 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $35,050 | $32,280 | $46,910 | 330 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,870 | $30,800 | $51,160 | 60 |