Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Missouri
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Missouri earn a median of $42,160 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,810; the top 10% earn over $57,020. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840 median in Missouri
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- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$49,470 median in Missouri
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Missouri
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Missouri?
The median is $42,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,810 and the top 10% earn over $57,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 41 (+1% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.