Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 20,370 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $33,250 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $37,540 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $44,810 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,680 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $62,680 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$33K
25th
$38K
Median
$45K
75th
$51K
90th
$63K
Highest Paying States for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| North Dakota | $63,860 |
| Maryland | $61,310 |
| Virginia | $58,810 |
| Colorado | $56,550 |
| Nevada | $55,520 |
| Minnesota | $55,400 |
| Washington | $53,090 |
| Alaska | $51,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,450 |
| Maine | $49,920 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is North Dakota at an average of $63,860 per year, while Maine has an average of $49,920 — a difference of $13,940. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20,370 workers were employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $45,930 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-3091