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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $37,980 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.26
10th percentile $37,530
90th percentile $44,540
Employed locally 70
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,530
    25th
    $37,530
    50th (median)
    $37,980
    75th
    $40,320
    90th
    $44,540

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 55% Median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $46,250
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $43,580
    Ohio $42,810
    Columbus, OH $42,490
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $39,250

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,120
    Machinists$57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Cleveland, OH is $18.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.55 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH is 11.1% below 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,530 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,530.