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

$32,740a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $15.74 an hour or $2,728 a month.

Hourly
$15.74
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
81 of 86
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,790Median: $32,740Highest 10%: $44,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,790$14.32
25th$29,790$14.32
Median$32,740$15.74
75th$37,710$18.13
90th$44,580$21.43

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Charlotte, NC$42,710
Fayetteville, NC$39,230
Greensboro, NC$33,120
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Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $15.74 ($32,740 a year).

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

No: $32,740 against $41,590 nationally, 21% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,070, so Raleigh pays 16% less.

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

81 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,580 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.