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

$33,120a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area. That is $15.92 an hour or $2,760 a month.

Hourly
$15.92
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
80 of 86
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,280Median: $33,120Highest 10%: $42,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,280$13.60
25th$31,100$14.95
Median$33,120$15.92
75th$40,780$19.61
90th$42,450$20.41

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Charlotte, NC$42,710
Fayetteville, NC$39,230
Raleigh, NC$32,740
Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in North Carolina Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender salary in all states

Related jobs in Greensboro

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,070
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,050
Chemical Plant and System Operator$65,450
Tool and Die Maker$61,090
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$60,390
Separating$55,800
Welder$54,180
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$52,380
Machinist$52,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,680
Salaries for every job in Greensboro, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area is $15.92 ($33,120 a year).

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

No: $33,120 against $41,590 nationally, 20% less.

How does Greensboro compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,070, so Greensboro pays 15% less.

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

80 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,450 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.