Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Louisiana
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Louisiana earn a median of $38,440 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,920; the top 10% earn over $47,530. 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 Louisiana
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in Louisiana?
The median is $38,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,920 and the top 10% earn over $47,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 44 (−14% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.