How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Columbus?
$40,650a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $19.54 an hour or $3,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.54
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,740Median: $40,650Highest 10%: $45,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 25th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| Median | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| 75th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 90th | $45,800 | $22.02 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Canton, OH | $42,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $41,800 |
| Cleveland, OH | $39,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $19.54 ($40,650 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $40,650 against $41,590 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $41,160, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
44 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,800 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.