Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$42,730
↑ 54.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 54.9% since 2011 ($27,580 → $42,730)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $42,730
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +6%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,730 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | $39,850 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | $37,790 | +6.5% |
| 2021 | $35,480 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | $32,480 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $31,590 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | $30,840 | +4.9% |
| 2017 | $29,410 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $28,570 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $28,060 | +1.4% |
| 2014 | $27,680 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | $27,800 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | $28,430 | +3.1% |
| 2011 | $27,580 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.