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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders
Full food cooking machine operators and tenders overview →U.S. mean $42,570 · median $41,590
| State | Rank | Mean | Median | Hourly | Mean vs U.S. | P10–P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | #1 | $51,220 | $51,100 | $25 | +20.3% | $41,060–$60,660 |
| Idaho | #2 | $50,040 | $45,120 | $24 | +17.5% | $36,630–$75,380 |
| Colorado | #3 | $48,680 | $46,900 | $23 | +14.4% | $40,100–$62,620 |
| Iowa | #4 | $48,370 | $47,900 | $23 | +13.6% | $43,410–$52,020 |