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

$49,220a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $23.66 an hour or $4,102 a month.

Hourly
$23.66
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
11 of 86
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,660Median: $49,220Highest 10%: $51,970
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,660$16.66
25th$34,660$16.66
Median$49,220$23.66
75th$49,740$23.91
90th$51,970$24.99

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $23.66 ($49,220 a year).

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

Yes: $49,220 against $41,590 nationally, 18% more.

How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $44,050, so Phoenix pays 12% more.

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

11 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,970 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.