Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median of $47,960 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 660
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480; the top 10% earn over $63,340. 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 Iowa
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in Iowa?
The median is $47,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,480 and the top 10% earn over $63,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 44 (+7% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.