How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Baton Rouge?
$23,600a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $11.35 an hour or $1,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.35
- Vs. national median
- -43%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,680Median: $23,600Highest 10%: $45,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,680 | $8.98 | |
| 25th | $18,680 | $8.98 | |
| Median | $23,600 | $11.35 | |
| 75th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| 90th | $45,370 | $21.81 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $113,600 |
| Petroleum Pump System Operator | $108,400 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $104,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $95,810 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $93,920 |
| Welder | $78,170 |
| Machinist | $67,700 |
| Inspector | $59,720 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $58,410 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $54,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $11.35 ($23,600 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
No: $23,600 against $41,590 nationally, 43% less.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $44,440, so Baton Rouge pays 47% less.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
86 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,370 or more.
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.