Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Central Wisconsin

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

Median annual salary $38,850 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.68
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $52,040
Employed locally 340
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $38,850
    75th
    $52,040
    90th
    $52,040

    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 South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,300
    Food Batchmakers$46,270
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in South Central Wisconsin is $18.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in South Central Wisconsin is 4.2% below 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.