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

$48,980a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.55 an hour or $4,082 a month.

Hourly
$23.55
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
12 of 86
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,890Median: $48,980Highest 10%: $62,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,890$22.54
25th$46,890$22.54
Median$48,980$23.55
75th$51,440$24.73
90th$62,620$30.11

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.55 ($48,980 a year).

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

Yes: $48,980 against $41,590 nationally, 18% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $46,900, so Denver pays 4% more.

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

12 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,620 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.