Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,340 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 90
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $49,230
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $60,710

    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 Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,950
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,070
    Machinists $49,810
    Food Batchmakers $45,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Northeastern Wisconsin is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.14 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Northeastern Wisconsin is 27.2% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,230.