Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Hill Country Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,810 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $31,330
90th percentile $43,350
Employed locally 60
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,330
    25th
    $31,330
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $41,080
    90th
    $43,350

    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 Hill Country Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,410
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Hill Country Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Hill Country Region of Texas is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.76 or more per hour.

    Is Hill Country Region of Texas 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 Hill Country Region of Texas is 6.8% 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 Hill Country Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,330 per year in Hill Country Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,330.