Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,330 +14.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $62,630
Employed locally 110
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $38,320
    50th (median)
    $46,330
    75th
    $62,200
    90th
    $62,630

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 14.3% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,320.