Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders earn a median $44,810 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$44,810
$21.54 per hour
Range
$33,250 – $62,680
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,370
across the U.S.
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$38,185
per year · effective tax rate 14.8%
$3,182Monthly
$1,591Twice a month
$1,469Every 2 weeks
$18.36Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,197
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,778
- Medicare (1.45%)$650
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$38,185
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,250 | $15.99 | $28,896 |
| 25th percentile | $37,540 | $18.05 | $32,343 |
| Median (50th) | $44,810 | $21.54 | $38,185 |
| 75th percentile | $50,680 | $24.37 | $42,901 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $62,680 | $30.13 | $52,543 |
Best cities for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia, PA | $48,330 | $39,529 | $38,545 | 460 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $47,110 | $38,086 | $33,835 | 1,190 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $38,230 | $31,150 | $30,069 | 440 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Philadelphia, PA — $48,330
- New York, NY — $47,110
- Chicago, IL — $38,230
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $77,300 | $62,962 | $47,090 – $77,320 | 30 |
| Maryland | $60,170 | $48,032 | $39,340 – $78,750 | 200 |
| Colorado | $59,590 | $48,147 | $38,640 – $74,420 | 500 |
| Virginia | $59,260 | $47,202 | $34,790 – $84,520 | 270 |
| Alaska | $55,280 | $46,597 | $40,970 – $57,200 | 30 |
| Nevada | $54,950 | $46,332 | $44,910 – $65,260 | 130 |
| Washington | $50,590 | $42,829 | $37,500 – $73,290 | 720 |
| Minnesota | $50,340 | $40,728 | $41,750 – $71,010 | 1,120 |
| Maine | $50,220 | $40,324 | $40,130 – $62,680 | 100 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,660 | $40,557 | $33,500 – $61,290 | 540 |
| New York | $49,020 | $39,517 | $35,690 – $61,150 | 1,370 |
| Wisconsin | $48,560 | $39,842 | $38,120 – $60,740 | 540 |
| Kentucky | $48,540 | $39,601 | $27,690 – $64,470 | 340 |
| Idaho | $48,250 | $39,500 | $37,910 – $55,860 | 430 |
| Michigan | $48,240 | $39,141 | $35,870 – $62,170 | 700 |
| Iowa | $47,960 | $39,545 | $36,480 – $63,340 | 660 |
| Utah | $47,940 | $39,508 | $37,550 – $52,060 | 130 |
| Oregon | $46,250 | $36,125 | $35,900 – $65,010 | 500 |
| California | $45,600 | $37,413 | $35,820 – $62,020 | 1,630 |
| Massachusetts | $45,400 | $36,609 | $41,360 – $54,390 | 190 |
| Hawaii | $45,390 | $36,699 | $38,740 – $48,760 | 90 |
| Arkansas | $45,080 | $36,856 | $37,270 – $49,960 | 580 |
| South Dakota | $45,040 | $38,370 | $37,040 – $60,220 | 120 |
| Kansas | $44,550 | $36,290 | $37,080 – $47,130 | 220 |
| Ohio | $44,190 | $37,254 | $33,280 – $47,090 | 910 |
| Missouri | $43,460 | $35,995 | $33,380 – $53,910 | 1,030 |
| Nebraska | $43,410 | $35,964 | $37,770 – $58,330 | 440 |
| Indiana | $43,370 | $35,778 | $36,080 – $61,090 | 260 |
| Arizona | $43,010 | $35,872 | $35,270 – $58,630 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $42,390 | $34,878 | $30,150 – $46,540 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $41,720 | $34,750 | $34,010 – $48,250 | 60 |
| Vermont | $40,990 | $34,176 | $40,260 – $54,070 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $40,000 | $33,077 | $33,810 – $50,220 | 140 |
| Tennessee | $39,130 | $33,621 | $31,510 – $55,090 | 350 |
| Louisiana | $38,440 | $32,300 | $26,920 – $47,530 | 80 |
| Illinois | $38,230 | $31,150 | $36,300 – $56,710 | 440 |
| Georgia | $37,390 | $30,905 | $30,860 – $55,960 | 290 |
| New Jersey | $37,140 | $31,440 | $34,880 – $45,560 | 630 |
| Texas | $37,140 | $32,022 | $26,840 – $49,360 | 1,800 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 | $31,184 | $33,230 – $43,490 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 | $30,163 | $27,230 – $77,980 | 1,510 |
| New Mexico | $35,480 | $30,130 | $31,680 – $44,960 | 70 |
| Montana | $35,360 | $29,687 | $31,960 – $49,260 | 130 |
| Florida | $35,340 | $30,576 | $27,510 – $48,120 | 360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders make?
The national median salary for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is $44,810 a year ($21.54 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,250 and the top 10% earn over $62,680. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders the most?
North Dakota has the highest median pay at $77,300. After taxes and local prices, Philadelphia, PA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are there in the U.S.?
About 20,370 people work as food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders nationwide.