Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median of $44,740 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,770; the top 10% earn over $53,340. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in California
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in California?
The median is $44,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,770 and the top 10% earn over $53,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 41 (+8% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.