Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Washington
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in Washington earn a median of $51,100 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $51,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($41,590)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,060; the top 10% earn over $60,660. Nationally the range is $31,680 to $54,410.
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- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,020 median in Washington
- Bakers$46,140 median in Washington
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$58,580 median in Washington
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Washington
How much do food cooking machine operators and tenders make in Washington?
The median is $51,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,060 and the top 10% earn over $60,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for food cooking machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+23% vs. the national median of $41,590). Living costs are not included.