Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in West Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,130 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.89
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $46,510
Employed locally 40
National median $40,550

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $34,750
    50th (median)
    $35,130
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $46,510

    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 West Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,940
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,420
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,780
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $37,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in West Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in West Arkansas is $16.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is West Arkansas above or below average for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders salary in West Arkansas is 13.4% below 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 West Arkansas?

    Entry-level Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in West Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,750.