Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary
- 10th pct
- $33,250
- Middle 50%
- $37,540–$50,680
- 90th pct
- $62,680
The BLS estimates 20,370 Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $44,810 ($21.54 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 51-3091). Across 17 metros with published figures, medians range from $30,360 in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area to $62,890 in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE20,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders earn the most
17 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $62,890 | 310 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $62,080 | 430 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,230 | 280 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $49,920 | 300 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,330 | 460 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,000 | 340 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,110 | 1,190 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,860 | 320 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,650 | 300 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,940 | 320 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $47,110 | 1,190 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,330 | 460 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,230 | 440 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $62,080 | 430 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $38,060 | 420 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $43,410 | 380 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,000 | 340 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $34,170 | 340 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $43,940 | 320 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,860 | 320 |
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Questions
What is the median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary in the U.S.?
$44,810 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $37,540–$50,680.
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $21.54 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $18.05–$24.37 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $30.14. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($62,890), Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area ($62,080), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($60,230). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.