Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Ohio
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Ohio earn a median of $41,160 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,160
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,740; the top 10% earn over $55,430. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,850 median in Ohio
- Bakers$34,560 median in Ohio
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$46,190 median in Ohio
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Ohio
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Ohio?
The median is $41,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,740 and the top 10% earn over $55,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 41 (−1% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.