Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,210 -35.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.60
10th percentile $25,010
90th percentile $36,240
Employed locally 110
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,010
    25th
    $25,010
    50th (median)
    $26,210
    75th
    $32,490
    90th
    $36,240

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,050
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$30,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,540
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$35,870
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,090
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Alabama is $12.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Alabama is 35.4% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $25,010 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,010.