Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Texas
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas earn a median salary of $31,964 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $40,550. An estimated 1,860 food cooking machine operators and tenders are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $26,950 to $41,860 depending on location.
$31,964
Avg median salary in Texas
$41,860
Highest paying metro
$26,950
Lowest paying metro
1,860
Employed in Texas
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Region of Texas | $41,860 | $33,980 | $53,530 | 120 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,030 | $30,540 | $38,860 | 530 |
| Austin, TX | $35,420 | $34,240 | $35,420 | 200 |
| Houston, TX | $31,100 | $29,670 | $38,320 | 340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,940 | $28,670 | $34,630 | 490 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $29,200 | $22,840 | $46,190 | 50 |
| El Paso, TX | $27,880 | $24,710 | $33,990 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $27,300 | $21,860 | $36,490 | 60 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,950 | $21,510 | $34,660 | 30 |