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

$48,230a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.19 an hour or $4,019 a month.

Hourly
$23.19
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
16 of 86
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,980Median: $48,230Highest 10%: $54,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,980$19.22
25th$43,880$21.10
Median$48,230$23.19
75th$54,570$26.24
90th$54,580$26.24

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Grand Rapids, MI$47,260
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.19 ($48,230 a year).

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

Yes: $48,230 against $41,590 nationally, 16% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,260, so Detroit pays 2% more.

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

16 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,580 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.