Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,200 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.73
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $66,510
Employed locally 110
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $45,200
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $66,510

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast-Central Idaho is $21.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.50 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 11.5% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.