How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Richmond?
$38,030a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.28 an hour or $3,169 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.28
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,080Median: $38,030Highest 10%: $45,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,080 | $15.42 | |
| 25th | $32,080 | $15.42 | |
| Median | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 75th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| 90th | $45,590 | $21.92 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Washington, DC | $39,790 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.28 ($38,030 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $38,030 against $41,590 nationally, 9% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $35,140, so Richmond pays 8% more.
Where does Richmond rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
64 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,590 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.