How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make in York?
$46,350a year
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.28
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 86
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,160Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $51,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| 25th | $38,330 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 75th | $51,520 | $24.77 | |
| 90th | $51,520 | $24.77 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food cooking machine operator and tenders.
| Scranton, PA | $57,490 |
| 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 York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).
Do food cooking machine operator and tenders make more in York than the national average?
Yes: $46,350 against $41,590 nationally, 11% more.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $42,710, so York pays 9% more.
Where does York rank for food cooking machine operator and tender pay?
25 of 86 metro areas with data.
How much does a food cooking machine operator and tender make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,520 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.