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

$47,260a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $22.72 an hour or $3,938 a month.

Hourly
$22.72
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
21 of 86
Jobs in the area
190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,770Median: $47,260Highest 10%: $52,660
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,770$20.56
25th$43,400$20.87
Median$47,260$22.72
75th$49,710$23.90
90th$52,660$25.32

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Detroit, MI$48,230
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Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $22.72 ($47,260 a year).

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

Yes: $47,260 against $41,590 nationally, 14% more.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $47,260, so Grand Rapids pays 0% more.

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

21 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,660 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.