How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Cleveland?
$39,650a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $39,650Highest 10%: $46,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 25th | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| Median | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $46,690 | $22.45 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Canton, OH | $42,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $19.06 ($39,650 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $39,650 against $41,590 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $41,160, so Cleveland pays 4% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
53 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,690 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.