Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $44,140 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $36,190
90th percentile $46,220
Employed locally 250
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,190
    25th
    $39,030
    50th (median)
    $44,140
    75th
    $44,150
    90th
    $46,220

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 47% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 53% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area $62,910
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,250
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $55,630
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $53,970
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $49,970
    York-Hanover, PA $49,940

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians$61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Portland, OR-WA is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Portland, OR-WA is 8.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,190 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,030.