Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Carolina
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in South Carolina earn a median of $40,000 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,810; the top 10% earn over $50,220. 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 South Carolina
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in South Carolina?
The median is $40,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,810 and the top 10% earn over $50,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 44 (−11% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.