Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in New Jersey earn a median of $37,140 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,880; the top 10% earn over $45,560. Nationally the range is $33,250 to $62,680.
States ranked near New Jersey
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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay in New Jersey
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in New Jersey?
The median is $37,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,880 and the top 10% earn over $45,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 44 (−17% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.