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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Role Overview

Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Colorado $59,990
Maryland $53,940
North Dakota $52,080
North Carolina $51,810
Wisconsin $49,160
Maine $48,590
Minnesota $47,850
Montana $47,320
Massachusetts $47,160
Nevada $47,030
Iowa $45,570
Indiana $45,550
Missouri $45,150
California $45,140
Tennessee $45,070

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for this career?

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How does salary vary by state?

See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$42,730

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.6%

Avg. annual openings

2.4k

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