SOC 51-3091 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders is $42,723 per year ($20.54/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,608 and $48,672 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $60,070 per year. There are approximately 19,500 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.57 | $32,386 |
| P25 | $17.60 | $36,608 |
| P50MEDIAN | $20.54 | $42,723 |
| P75 | $23.40 | $48,672 |
| P90 | $28.88 | $60,070 |
Manufacturing openings fell 71K, the first decline in three months. Quit rates continue to fall. The market is clearly easing with less urgency to stretch offers.
The national median salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders is $42,723 per year ($20.54/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,608 and $48,672 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders is $60,070 per year ($28.88/hr). The 75th percentile is $48,672 per year.
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn approximately $32,386 per year ($15.57/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,608 per year.
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