BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $45,170, with a mean of $37,880. The national average for this role is $42,731.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $37,880 |
| National Average | $42,731 |
| Washington | $51,220 |
| Idaho | $50,040 |
| Colorado | $48,680 |
| Iowa | $48,370 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.