How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Jacksonville?
$36,890a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $17.74 an hour or $3,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.74
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,060Median: $36,890Highest 10%: $46,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,060 | $14.45 | |
| 25th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| Median | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 75th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 90th | $46,500 | $22.36 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Lakeland, FL | $39,960 |
| Orlando, FL | $36,520 |
| Miami, FL | $36,190 |
| Tampa, FL | $35,890 |
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Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Jacksonville?
The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $17.74 ($36,890 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Jacksonville than the national average?
No: $36,890 against $41,590 nationally, 11% less.
How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $36,450, so Jacksonville pays 1% more.
Where does Jacksonville rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
68 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Jacksonville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,500 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.