How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Omaha?
$48,420a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,670Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $49,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 90th | $49,480 | $23.79 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Sioux City, IA | $51,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $48,420 against $41,590 nationally, 16% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $45,420, so Omaha pays 7% more.
Where does Omaha rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
14 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,480 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.