Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in New York
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in New York earn a median of $45,680 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300; the top 10% earn over $60,250. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in New York
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in New York?
The median is $45,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300 and the top 10% earn over $60,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 41 (+10% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.