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Average Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tender Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender make in the United States?

The average salary for a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender in the United States is $42,410, but the range typically falls between $34,740 and $48,480. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.39, with a range between $16.7 and $23.31.

There are approximately 19,570 people employed as a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender in the United States. With Texas, Tennessee, California employing the highest number of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders.The state with the best pay for a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender is Colorado, with an average annual salary of $59,980, while Georgia has the lowest average annual salary of $35,210.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$29,650$14.26
25th Percentile$34,740$16.7
Median$39,850$19.16
75th Percentile$48,480$23.31
90th Percentile$59,020$28.38

Average food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender salary by location

The salary of a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are Colorado, Minnesota, South Carolina, Wisconsin, North Carolina while the worst states are Georgia, New Mexico, Texas, Missouri, Florida.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$22,710$34,150$44,590
Alaska$26,850$41,660$48,990
Arizona$33,320$40,200$56,410
Arkansas$33,790$37,620$41,600
California$34,310$44,850$59,870
Colorado$39,460$59,980$68,640
Connecticut$31,240$41,480$58,570
Florida$27,640$34,980$48,590
Georgia$23,730$35,210$60,390
Hawaii$29,340$37,200$44,720
Idaho$31,210$38,180$46,600
Illinois$39,160$44,140$50,290
Indiana$35,430$42,940$47,590
Iowa$32,440$43,970$60,630
Kansas$38,890$42,670$43,750
Kentucky$30,140$47,720$59,200
Louisiana$23,310$33,660$38,260
Maine$35,390$41,020$48,800
Maryland$29,020$45,210$56,680
Massachusetts$35,000$45,010$52,240
Michigan$29,350$37,830$47,300
Minnesota$39,850$51,040$61,320
Missouri$30,300$34,700$45,080
Montana$30,490$42,200$55,720
Nebraska$34,140$39,710$49,020
Nevada$27,720$40,290$55,950
New Hampshire$28,180$40,970$56,860
New Jersey$33,490$45,690$70,580
New Mexico$28,680$34,400$41,680
New York$30,680$41,380$53,400
North Carolina$30,700$55,500$75,080
North Dakota$30,340$53,100$72,510
Ohio$25,660$40,040$59,810
Oklahoma$21,320$34,460$42,160
Oregon$34,950$43,880$59,890
Pennsylvania$24,590$41,450$68,140
Rhode Island$39,310$45,920$55,910
South Carolina$30,310$48,160$61,730
South Dakota$30,480$39,460$55,550
Tennessee$35,050$43,550$53,440
Texas$23,820$33,820$43,700
Utah$28,990$39,270$48,390
Vermont$29,310$37,880$57,480
Virginia$28,220$40,490$61,710
Washington$35,080$44,060$56,510
Wisconsin$36,300$49,060$57,560

Even between cities, the salary of a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tender can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO with an average salary of $63,870.The city with the lowest average salary for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA with an average salary of $27,660.

Areas with highest average salaries for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders

  1. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO - $63,870
  2. Cedar Rapids, IA - $59,150
  3. Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area, MN - $54,500
  4. Colorado Springs, CO - $53,730
  5. Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, WI - $52,600

Areas with lowest average salaries for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders

  1. South Georgia nonmetropolitan area, GA - $27,660
  2. Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area, MI - $31,180
  3. Springfield, MO - $31,260
  4. Tulsa, OK - $31,370
  5. Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX - $31,990

Employment trends for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in the United States

The number of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders has increased by 560. On average, the number of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders has been increasing by 0.7% each year. The salary of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders has increased by $7,040. On average, the salary of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders has been increasing by 5.0% each year.

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How food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders salaries compare to other production occupations

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.

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