Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois earn a median of $38,230 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,230
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300; the top 10% earn over $56,710. Nationally the range is $33,250 to $62,680.
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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Illinois
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in Illinois?
The median is $38,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,300 and the top 10% earn over $56,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 44 (−15% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.