Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $45,780 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.01
10th percentile $30,610
90th percentile $50,080
Employed locally 50
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,610
    25th
    $34,980
    50th (median)
    $45,780
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $50,080

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,880
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$41,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,850
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$45,700
    Production Workers, All Other$37,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$39,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in South Georgia is $22.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in South Georgia is 12.9% 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 South Georgia?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $30,610 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,980.