Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $44,810 · Median hourly: $21.54 · Employment: 20,370
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,250 | $15.98 |
| 25th | $37,540 | $18.05 |
| Median | $44,810 | $21.54 |
| 75th | $50,680 | $24.37 |
| 90th | $62,680 | $30.14 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-3091
- Total U.S. employment: 20,370
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $21.54 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $44,803 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $44,810.
Across the United States, 20,370 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $55,280 | $26.58 | +23.4% | 30 |
| Arizona | $43,010 | $20.68 | -4.0% | 90 |
| Arkansas | $45,080 | $21.67 | +0.6% | 580 |
| California | $45,600 | $21.93 | +1.8% | 1,630 |
| Colorado | $59,590 | $28.65 | +33.0% | 500 |
| Connecticut | $41,720 | $20.06 | -6.9% | 60 |
| Florida | $35,340 | $16.99 | -21.1% | 360 |
| Georgia | $37,390 | $17.97 | -16.6% | 290 |
| Hawaii | $45,390 | $21.82 | +1.3% | 90 |
| Idaho | $48,250 | $23.20 | +7.7% | 430 |
| Illinois | $38,230 | $18.38 | -14.7% | 440 |
| Indiana | $43,370 | $20.85 | -3.2% | 260 |
| Iowa | $47,960 | $23.06 | +7.0% | 660 |
| Kansas | $44,550 | $21.42 | -0.6% | 220 |
| Kentucky | $48,540 | $23.34 | +8.3% | 340 |
| Louisiana | $38,440 | $18.48 | -14.2% | 80 |
| Maine | $50,220 | $24.14 | +12.1% | 100 |
| Maryland | $60,170 | $28.93 | +34.3% | 200 |
| Massachusetts | $45,400 | $21.83 | +1.3% | 190 |
| Michigan | $48,240 | $23.19 | +7.7% | 700 |
| Minnesota | $50,340 | $24.20 | +12.3% | 1,120 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 | $17.80 | -17.4% | 60 |
| Missouri | $43,460 | $20.89 | -3.0% | 1,030 |
| Montana | $35,360 | $17.00 | -21.1% | 130 |
| Nebraska | $43,410 | $20.87 | -3.1% | 440 |
| Nevada | $54,950 | $26.42 | +22.6% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $37,140 | $17.86 | -17.1% | 630 |
| New Mexico | $35,480 | $17.06 | -20.8% | 70 |
| New York | $49,020 | $23.57 | +9.4% | 1,370 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 | $17.30 | -19.7% | 1,510 |
| North Dakota | $77,300 | $37.16 | +72.5% | 30 |
| Ohio | $44,190 | $21.25 | -1.4% | 910 |
| Oklahoma | $42,390 | $20.38 | -5.4% | 370 |
| Oregon | $46,250 | $22.24 | +3.2% | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,660 | $23.87 | +10.8% | 540 |
| South Carolina | $40,000 | $19.23 | -10.7% | 140 |
| South Dakota | $45,040 | $21.66 | +0.5% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $39,130 | $18.81 | -12.7% | 350 |
| Texas | $37,140 | $17.86 | -17.1% | 1,800 |
| Utah | $47,940 | $23.05 | +7.0% | 130 |
| Vermont | $40,990 | $19.71 | -8.5% | 80 |
| Virginia | $59,260 | $28.49 | +32.2% | 270 |
| Washington | $50,590 | $24.32 | +12.9% | 720 |
| Wisconsin | $48,560 | $23.34 | +8.4% | 540 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
The median annual wage for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is $44,810 ($21.54 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 20,370 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.54. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.