Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in North Florida

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Florida nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,030 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $29,030
90th percentile $38,340
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,030
    25th
    $29,030
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $30,930
    90th
    $38,340

    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 North Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $29,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,890
    Production Workers, All Other $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in North Florida is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in North Florida is 28.4% 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 North Florida?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,030 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,030.