Steamer Career

*A job as a Steamer falls under the broader career category of Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders : Operate or tend cooking equipment, such as steam cooking vats, deep fry cookers, pressure cookers, kettles, and boilers, to prepare food products.


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Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$39,770

Median Hourly Wage

$19.12*

Total Employed Nationally

29,730


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.