Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,860 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.13
10th percentile $28,560
90th percentile $62,580
Employed locally 120
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,560
    25th
    $33,980
    50th (median)
    $41,860
    75th
    $53,530
    90th
    $62,580

    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 Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,440
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in North Region of Texas is $20.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in North Region of Texas is 3.2% 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 Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,560 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,980.