How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Syracuse?
$46,780a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $22.49 an hour or $3,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.49
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,500Median: $46,780Highest 10%: $55,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| 25th | $37,600 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 75th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $55,550 | $26.71 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $57,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $47,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,410 |
| New York, NY | $41,590 |
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Salaries for every job in Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $22.49 ($46,780 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $46,780 against $41,590 nationally, 12% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $45,680, so Syracuse pays 2% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
23 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,550 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.