Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
The national median pay for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is $44,810 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,340 in Florida to $77,300 in North Dakota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,250
- 25th percentile
- $37,540
- Median
- $44,810
- 75th percentile
- $50,680
- Top 10%
- $62,680
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 20,370 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $77,300 | +73% | $47,090 | $77,320 | 30 |
| 2 | Maryland | $60,170 | +34% | $39,340 | $78,750 | 200 |
| 3 | Colorado | $59,590 | +33% | $38,640 | $74,420 | 500 |
| 4 | Virginia | $59,260 | +32% | $34,790 | $84,520 | 270 |
| 5 | Alaska | $55,280 | +23% | $40,970 | $57,200 | 30 |
| 6 | Nevada | $54,950 | +23% | $44,910 | $65,260 | 130 |
| 7 | Washington | $50,590 | +13% | $37,500 | $73,290 | 720 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $50,340 | +12% | $41,750 | $71,010 | 1,120 |
| 9 | Maine | $50,220 | +12% | $40,130 | $62,680 | 100 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $49,660 | +11% | $33,500 | $61,290 | 540 |
| 11 | New York | $49,020 | +9% | $35,690 | $61,150 | 1,370 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $48,560 | +8% | $38,120 | $60,740 | 540 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $48,540 | +8% | $27,690 | $64,470 | 340 |
| 14 | Idaho | $48,250 | +8% | $37,910 | $55,860 | 430 |
| 15 | Michigan | $48,240 | +8% | $35,870 | $62,170 | 700 |
| 16 | Iowa | $47,960 | +7% | $36,480 | $63,340 | 660 |
| 17 | Utah | $47,940 | +7% | $37,550 | $52,060 | 130 |
| 18 | Oregon | $46,250 | +3% | $35,900 | $65,010 | 500 |
| 19 | California | $45,600 | +2% | $35,820 | $62,020 | 1,630 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $45,400 | +1% | $41,360 | $54,390 | 190 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $45,390 | +1% | $38,740 | $48,760 | 90 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $45,080 | +1% | $37,270 | $49,960 | 580 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $45,040 | +1% | $37,040 | $60,220 | 120 |
| 24 | Kansas | $44,550 | −1% | $37,080 | $47,130 | 220 |
| 25 | Ohio | $44,190 | −1% | $33,280 | $47,090 | 910 |
| 26 | Missouri | $43,460 | −3% | $33,380 | $53,910 | 1,030 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $43,410 | −3% | $37,770 | $58,330 | 440 |
| 28 | Indiana | $43,370 | −3% | $36,080 | $61,090 | 260 |
| 29 | Arizona | $43,010 | −4% | $35,270 | $58,630 | 90 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $42,390 | −5% | $30,150 | $46,540 | 370 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $41,720 | −7% | $34,010 | $48,250 | 60 |
| 32 | Vermont | $40,990 | −9% | $40,260 | $54,070 | 80 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $40,000 | −11% | $33,810 | $50,220 | 140 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $39,130 | −13% | $31,510 | $55,090 | 350 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $38,440 | −14% | $26,920 | $47,530 | 80 |
| 36 | Illinois | $38,230 | −15% | $36,300 | $56,710 | 440 |
| 37 | Georgia | $37,390 | −17% | $30,860 | $55,960 | 290 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $37,140 | −17% | $34,880 | $45,560 | 630 |
| 39 | Texas | $37,140 | −17% | $26,840 | $49,360 | 1,800 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $37,030 | −17% | $33,230 | $43,490 | 60 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $35,980 | −20% | $27,230 | $77,980 | 1,510 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $35,480 | −21% | $31,680 | $44,960 | 70 |
| 43 | Montana | $35,360 | −21% | $31,960 | $49,260 | 130 |
| 44 | Florida | $35,340 | −21% | $27,510 | $48,120 | 360 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $77,300 a year (+73% vs. the national median of $44,810). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders the least?
Florida, with a median of $35,340 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,800, with a median of $37,140.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.