Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $35,180 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $45,070
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $31,190
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $45,070

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 47% Median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 53% 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
    El Paso, TX $40,090
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,420
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $36,630

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in San Antonio, TX is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 17.7% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,190.