Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Ohio
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Ohio earn a median salary of $39,644 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.2% vs the national median of $40,550. An estimated 890 food cooking machine operators and tenders are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $37,240 to $42,290 depending on location.
$39,644
Avg median salary in Ohio
$42,290
Highest paying metro
$37,240
Lowest paying metro
890
Employed in Ohio
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inFood Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $42,290 | $31,250 | $42,290 | 30 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $40,680 | $38,190 | $48,150 | 500 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,650 | $40,650 | $45,800 | 90 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $39,890 | $35,930 | $43,900 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,600 | $35,360 | $43,480 | 90 |
| Canton, OH | $38,160 | $33,260 | $43,680 | — |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $37,240 | $35,920 | $37,240 | 140 |