How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Scranton?
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $27.64 an hour or $4,791 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.64
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| Median | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| 75th | $57,490 | $27.64 | |
| 90th | $57,490 | $27.64 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| York, PA | $46,350 |
| Reading, PA | $45,470 |
| Allentown, PA | $40,740 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $38,890 |
| Altoona, PA | $37,530 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $27.64 ($57,490 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Scranton than the national average?
Yes: $57,490 against $41,590 nationally, 38% more.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $42,710, so Scranton pays 35% more.
Where does Scranton rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
4 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,490 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.