Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,440 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $50,940
Employed locally 40
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $48,400
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $50,940
    90th
    $50,940

    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 Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,740
    Machinists$60,310
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Southwest New York is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Southwest New York is 19.5% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,400.