Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona earn a median of $44,050 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,210; the top 10% earn over $51,970. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
States ranked near Arizona
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,270 median in Arizona
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- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$44,530 median in Arizona
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Arizona
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Arizona?
The median is $44,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,210 and the top 10% earn over $51,970. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 41 (+6% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.