How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Buffalo?
$46,410a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $22.31 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.31
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,020Median: $46,410Highest 10%: $53,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 75th | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 90th | $53,080 | $25.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,760 |
| Syracuse, NY | $46,780 |
| New York, NY | $41,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $22.31 ($46,410 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $46,410 against $41,590 nationally, 12% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,680, so Buffalo pays 2% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
24 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,080 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.