Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $45,730 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.99
10th percentile $45,180
90th percentile $54,010
Employed locally 350
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,180
    25th
    $45,730
    50th (median)
    $45,730
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $54,010

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 34% Median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 66% 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
    Modesto, CA $80,310
    Merced, CA $46,530
    Fresno, CA $46,430
    Visalia, CA $45,880
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $45,190
    California $44,720

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in San Francisco, CA is $21.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in San Francisco, CA is 12.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $45,180 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,730.