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.
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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 |
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Median Annual Salary
$42,730
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.6%
Avg. annual openings
2.4k
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