How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in Texas?
$33,980a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in Texas. That is $16.34 an hour or $2,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.34
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 3,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,480Median: $33,980Highest 10%: $45,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,480 | $12.25 | |
| 25th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| Median | $33,980 | $16.34 | |
| 75th | $37,100 | $17.84 | |
| 90th | $45,460 | $21.86 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Paso, TX | $36,120 |
| Austin, TX | $35,350 |
| Dallas, TX | $35,240 |
| Houston, TX | $32,180 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,340 |
| McAllen, TX | $26,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| 35. Florida | $36,450 |
| 36. Oklahoma | $36,030 |
| 37. Virginia | $35,140 |
| 38. Texas | $33,980 |
| 39. Delaware | $31,240 |
| 40. Mississippi | $31,150 |
| 41. Alabama | $27,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.34 ($33,980 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $33,980 against $41,590 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Texas rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
Texas ranks 38 of 41 states.
Which city in Texas pays food cooking machine operator and tenders the most?
El Paso, TX, with a median of $36,120 a year.
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.