Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Oregon
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Oregon earn a median of $44,530 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450; the top 10% earn over $55,770. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55,600 median in Oregon
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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Oregon
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Oregon?
The median is $44,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450 and the top 10% earn over $55,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 41 (+7% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.