Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$45,620

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.93

per hour

Employment

1,820

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

+9.7%

National: $41,590

📊 Compared to the national median of $41,590, Tennessee pays 9.7% MORE for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders positions.

Purchasing Power

$49,858

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

33%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$35,100

25th

$41,200

Median

$45,620

75th

$55,270

90th

$62,560

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).