SOC 513091

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

National Median

$42,730

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$42,730

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,390

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,070

Total Employed

19,500

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,390 - $36,610
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$36,610 - $48,680
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$48,680 - $60,070

Highest Paying Locations for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$64,670

+51.3% vs national

Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

$60,350

+41.2% vs national

Colorado

$59,990

+40.4% vs national

Appleton, WI

$56,230

+31.6% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$54,540

+27.6% vs national

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$64,670	N/A
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$60,350	220
Colorado	$59,990	420
Appleton, WI	$56,230	90
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$54,540	100
Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$54,340	90
Maryland	$53,940	160
Modesto, CA	$52,420	90
North Dakota	$52,080	30
North Carolina	$51,810	760
Portland-South Portland, ME	$51,760	50
Columbia, SC	$51,340	160
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$51,250	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$50,970	130
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$50,850	80
Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$50,850	120
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	$50,410	30
Green Bay, WI	$49,830	60
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$49,450	40
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$49,410	290
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$49,230	120
Wisconsin	$49,160	610
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$48,980	50
Rocky Mount, NC	$48,960	70
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$48,730	80
Maine	$48,590	150
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$48,590	70
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$48,150	90
Minnesota	$47,850	900
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$47,840	130
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$47,750	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$47,740	180
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$47,440	80
Montana	$47,320	70
Massachusetts	$47,160	230
St. Cloud, MN	$47,140	70
Nevada	$47,030	210
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$46,720	80
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$46,630	320
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$46,610	260
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$46,060	60
St. Louis, MO-IL	$46,060	290
Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$45,860	80
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$45,670	110
Iowa	$45,570	820
Indiana	$45,550	660
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$45,380	40
Missouri	$45,150	670
Salinas, CA	$45,140	N/A
California	$45,140	1,780

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders?

The national median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders is $42,730, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss is Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median salary of $64,670.

How much can an experienced Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make?

Top-earning Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss (90th percentile) make $60,070 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.