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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,500 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $37,480
90th percentile $53,850
Employed locally 160
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,480
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $37,500
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $53,850

    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 Eastern Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,960
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,030
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,350
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,330
    Food Batchmakers $37,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Eastern Washington is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.89 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Washington 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 Eastern Washington is 12.2% 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 Eastern Washington?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,480 per year in Eastern Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.