How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Connecticut?
$38,880a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in Connecticut. That is $18.69 an hour or $3,240 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.69
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $38,880Highest 10%: $49,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Median | $38,880 | $18.69 | |
| 75th | $48,380 | $23.26 | |
| 90th | $49,680 | $23.88 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| 25. Wisconsin | $40,000 |
| 26. South Dakota | $39,270 |
| 27. North Carolina | $39,070 |
| 28. Connecticut | $38,880 |
| 29. Georgia | $38,440 |
| 30. South Carolina | $38,220 |
| 31. Maine | $37,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.69 ($38,880 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $38,880 against $41,590 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
Connecticut ranks 28 of 41 states.
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.