How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Florida?
$36,450a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in Florida. That is $17.52 an hour or $3,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,800Median: $36,450Highest 10%: $47,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,800 | $14.33 | |
| 25th | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 75th | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| 90th | $47,550 | $22.86 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lakeland, FL | $39,960 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $36,890 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,520 |
| Miami, FL | $36,190 |
| Tampa, FL | $35,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| 32. New Jersey | $37,180 |
| 33. Maryland | $36,960 |
| 34. Nevada | $36,610 |
| 35. Florida | $36,450 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $36,030 |
| 37. Virginia | $35,140 |
| 38. Texas | $33,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $17.52 ($36,450 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $36,450 against $41,590 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Florida rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
Florida ranks 35 of 41 states.
Which city in Florida pays food cooking machine operator and tenders the most?
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL, with a median of $39,960 a year.
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.