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

$42,710a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $20.53 an hour or $3,559 a month.

Hourly
$20.53
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
37 of 86
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,960Median: $42,710Highest 10%: $55,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,960$14.40
25th$32,920$15.83
Median$42,710$20.53
75th$50,060$24.07
90th$55,200$26.54

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Fayetteville, NC$39,230
Greensboro, NC$33,120
Raleigh, NC$32,740
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$132,000
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Power Distributor and Dispatcher$98,800
Gas Plant Operator$89,140
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $20.53 ($42,710 a year).

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

Yes: $42,710 against $41,590 nationally, 3% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,070, so Charlotte pays 9% more.

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

37 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,200 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.