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

$47,760a year

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,980 a month.

Hourly
$22.96
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
19 of 86
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $47,760Highest 10%: $67,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,290$17.45
25th$36,710$17.65
Median$47,760$22.96
75th$53,960$25.94
90th$67,250$32.33

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.

Kiryas Joel, NY$57,680
Syracuse, NY$46,780
Buffalo, NY$46,410
New York, NY$41,590
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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,950
Tool and Die Maker$60,820
Crushing$59,130
Welder$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$55,700
Machinist$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$54,170
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.96 ($47,760 a year).

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

Yes: $47,760 against $41,590 nationally, 15% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $45,680, so Rochester pays 5% more.

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

19 of 86 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,250 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.