Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Iowa earn a median salary of $46,860 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +9.7% vs the national median of $42,730. An estimated 190 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $41,550 to $50,850 depending on location.
$46,860
Avg median salary in Iowa
$50,850
Highest paying metro
$41,550
Lowest paying metro
190
Employed in Iowa
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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $50,850 | $47,000 | $63,800 | 80 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,980 | $43,780 | $57,400 | 50 |
| Northwest Iowa | $46,060 | $45,480 | $48,990 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa | $41,550 | $37,160 | $48,060 | — |