Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Food Roasting and Drying Machine Operators
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in South Dakota earn a median of $45,040 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($44,810)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040; the top 10% earn over $60,220. 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 Dakota
How much do food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make in South Dakota?
The median is $45,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,040 and the top 10% earn over $60,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 44 (+1% vs. the national median of $44,810). Living costs are not included.