Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts earn a median of $47,960 a year, +15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +15% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760; the top 10% earn over $56,530. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$45,400 median in Massachusetts
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,110 median in Massachusetts
- Bakers$38,130 median in Massachusetts
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$53,300 median in Massachusetts
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Massachusetts
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Massachusetts?
The median is $47,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,760 and the top 10% earn over $56,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 41 (+15% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.