Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary
The median food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders salary in the United States is $44,810 per year ($21.54/hour). Salaries range from $33,250 at the entry level to $62,680+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 20,370 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$44,810
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.54
per hour
Employment
20,370
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,250
25th percentile
$37,540
Median
$44,810
75th percentile
$50,680
90th percentile
$62,680
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.6%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
2,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$35K$77K■ No data
Top Paying States
North Dakota
$77K
+73%
Maryland
$60K
+34%
Colorado
$60K
+33%
Virginia
$59K
+32%
Alaska
$55K
+23%
Nevada
$55K
+23%
Washington
$51K
+13%
Minnesota
$50K
+12%
Maine
$50K
+12%
Pennsylvania
$50K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $77,300 | +72.5% |
| Maryland | $60,170 | +34.3% |
| Colorado | $59,590 | +33.0% |
| Virginia | $59,260 | +32.2% |
| Alaska | $55,280 | +23.4% |
| Nevada | $54,950 | +22.6% |
| Washington | $50,590 | +12.9% |
| Minnesota | $50,340 | +12.3% |
| Maine | $50,220 | +12.1% |
| Pennsylvania | $49,660 | +10.8% |
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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $78,750 | +75.7% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,890 | +40.3% |
| Modesto, CA | $61,130 | +36.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,230 | +34.4% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $60,170 | +34.3% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $56,270 | +25.6% |
| Appleton, WI | $55,400 | +23.6% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $54,950 | +22.6% |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $52,650 | +17.5% |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $51,160 | +14.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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