BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn between $36,520 and $46,370, with a mean of $39,050. The national average for this role is $42,731.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | $39,050 |
| National Average | $42,731 |
| Washington | $51,220 |
| Idaho | $50,040 |
| Colorado | $48,680 |
| Iowa | $48,370 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.