Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $40,090 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $34,960
90th percentile $40,090
Employed locally 80
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,960
    25th
    $35,160
    50th (median)
    $40,090
    75th
    $40,090
    90th
    $40,090

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,600
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,630
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $35,180

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $31,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $56,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $38,540
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,760
    Bakers $27,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in El Paso, TX is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.08 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso 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 El Paso, TX is 6.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,960 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,160.