Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • California

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $44,302 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.7% vs the national median of $42,730. An estimated 1,220 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $38,070 to $54,540 depending on location.

$44,302 Avg median salary in California
$54,540 Highest paying metro
$38,070 Lowest paying metro
1,220 Employed in California

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      Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Sacramento, CA $54,540 $44,900 $60,110 100
      Modesto, CA $52,420 $41,520 $59,150 90
      San Francisco, CA $49,230 $46,610 $58,980 120
      Riverside, CA $46,720 $37,810 $58,840 80
      Salinas, CA $45,140 $37,120 $45,150 —
      Vallejo, CA $44,420 $35,160 $50,340 30
      Los Angeles, CA $43,900 $37,140 $48,880 300
      Stockton, CA $42,810 $37,190 $42,830 100
      Visalia, CA $42,630 $37,110 $56,880 70
      Hanford, CA $42,030 $41,530 $59,440 30
      Merced, CA $39,640 $39,640 $46,830 50
      Fresno, CA $39,540 $36,240 $42,380 120
      Bakersfield, CA $39,140 $36,050 $39,930 60
      North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California $38,070 $37,820 $43,430 70

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