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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,100 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.68
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $45,240
Employed locally 80
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $45,100
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $45,240

    Top-paying metros for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $66,110
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,670
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $60,350
    Colorado $59,990
    Appleton, WI $56,230
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $54,540

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,000
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $49,040
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Central Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Central Missouri is $21.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.75 or more per hour.

    Is Central Missouri above or below average for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salaries?

    The median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary in Central Missouri is 5.5% above the national median of $42,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.