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How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Boise City?

$45,120a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $21.69 an hour or $3,760 a month.

Hourly
$21.69
Vs. national median
+8%
Rank among cities
31 of 86
Jobs in the area
360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $45,120Highest 10%: $75,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,520$18.52
25th$38,520$18.52
Median$45,120$21.69
75th$61,510$29.57
90th$75,420$36.26

Other cities in Idaho

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Twin Falls, ID$46,010
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Related jobs in Boise City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$134,100
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,100
Machinist$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,990
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,640
Crushing$58,420
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,720
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$55,560
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,070
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$51,190
Salaries for every job in Boise City, ID

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Boise City?

The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $21.69 ($45,120 a year).

Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Boise City than the national average?

Yes: $45,120 against $41,590 nationally, 8% more.

How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?

The median in Idaho is $45,120, so Boise City pays 0% more.

Where does Boise City rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?

31 of 86 metro areas with data.

How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Boise City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,420 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.