SOC 51-3091 · May 2025 · United States
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders across the United States is $44,810 per year, measured over 20,370 jobs. The highest state median is in North Dakota, at $77,300.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 118.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. North Dakota pays $77,300 and Florida pays $35,340.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $77,300 | 30 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $60,170 | 200 | |
| 3 | Colorado | $59,590 | 500 | |
| 4 | Virginia | $59,260 | 270 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $55,280 | 30 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $54,950 | 130 | |
| 7 | Washington | $50,590 | 720 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $50,340 | 1,120 | |
| 9 | Maine | $50,220 | 100 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $49,660 | 540 |
States with the most Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,800 | $37,140 | |
| 2 | California | 1,630 | $45,600 | |
| 3 | North Carolina | 1,510 | $35,980 | |
| 4 | New York | 1,370 | $49,020 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | 1,120 | $50,340 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 1,030 | $43,460 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 910 | $44,190 | |
| 8 | Washington | 720 | $50,590 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 700 | $48,240 | |
| 10 | Iowa | 660 | $47,960 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $78,750 | 120 |
| 2 | Denver | $62,890 | 310 |
| 3 | Modesto | $61,130 | 70 |
| 4 | Seattle | $60,230 | 280 |
| 5 | Washington | $60,170 | 90 |
| 6 | Sacramento | $56,270 | 100 |
| 7 | Appleton | $55,400 | 70 |
| 8 | Las Vegas | $54,950 | 80 |
| 9 | Sioux City | $52,650 | 60 |
| 10 | Hanford | $51,160 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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