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

$42,950a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,579 a month.

Hourly
$20.65
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
34 of 86
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $42,950Highest 10%: $60,410
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,220$15.49
25th$36,480$17.54
Median$42,950$20.65
75th$54,980$26.43
90th$60,410$29.04

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Cincinnati, OH$41,800
Columbus, OH$40,650
Cleveland, OH$39,650
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in Ohio Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Canton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,310
Grinding$67,210
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$67,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$64,020
Tool and Die Maker$59,000
Machinist$57,040
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$55,080
Separating$53,690
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$53,670
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$52,330
Salaries for every job in Canton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Canton-Massillon, OH metro area is $20.65 ($42,950 a year).

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

Yes: $42,950 against $41,590 nationally, 3% more.

How does Canton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $41,160, so Canton pays 4% more.

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

34 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,410 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.