Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $49,970 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.02
10th percentile $36,810
90th percentile $49,980
Employed locally 50
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,810
    25th
    $38,380
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $49,980
    90th
    $49,980

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,720
    Production Workers, All Other $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Maine is $24.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northeast Maine is 23.2% 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 Northeast Maine?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,810 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,380.