Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,380 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $36,320
90th percentile $53,040
Employed locally 40
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,320
    25th
    $39,490
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $51,200
    90th
    $53,040

    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 Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $46,900
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeast Nebraska is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.85 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska 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 Northeast Nebraska is 6.2% above 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,320 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,490.