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

$36,610a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,051 a month.

Hourly
$17.60
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
70 of 86
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,270Median: $36,610Highest 10%: $43,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,270$15.03
25th$31,680$15.23
Median$36,610$17.60
75th$36,610$17.60
90th$43,300$20.82

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $17.60 ($36,610 a year).

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

No: $36,610 against $41,590 nationally, 12% less.

How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $36,610, so Las Vegas pays 0% more.

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

70 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,300 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.