Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Tennessee
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Tennessee earn a median salary of $39,055 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.7% vs the national median of $40,550. An estimated 710 food cooking machine operators and tenders are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $22,730 to $46,790 depending on location.
$39,055
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$46,790
Highest paying metro
$22,730
Lowest paying metro
710
Employed in Tennessee
Compare Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
in
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $46,790 | $38,460 | $51,810 | 220 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $45,500 | $32,820 | $53,480 | 220 |
| Knoxville, TN | $41,200 | $41,200 | $49,010 | 210 |
| East Tennessee | $22,730 | $20,800 | $30,460 | 60 |