Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in North Missouri

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

Median annual salary $43,130 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $48,750
Employed locally 90
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $28,330
    50th (median)
    $43,130
    75th
    $47,110
    90th
    $48,750

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,340
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,440
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,700
    Machinists $44,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in North Missouri is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in North Missouri is 6.4% 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 North Missouri?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in North Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,330.