Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $42,670 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,480; the top 10% earn over $51,320. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $42,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,480 and the top 10% earn over $51,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 41 (+3% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.