How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Arizona?
$44,050a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in Arizona. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $44,050Highest 10%: $51,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,660 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $44,050 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $49,690 | $23.89 | |
| 90th | $51,970 | $24.99 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $49,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| 13. California | $44,740 |
| 14. Oregon | $44,530 |
| 15. Louisiana | $44,440 |
| 16. Arizona | $44,050 |
| 17. Indiana | $43,350 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $42,710 |
| 19. Illinois | $42,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.18 ($44,050 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $44,050 against $41,590 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
Arizona ranks 16 of 41 states.
Which city in Arizona pays food cooking machine operator and tenders the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $49,220 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.