Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,240 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.39
10th percentile $37,740
90th percentile $45,990
Employed locally 170
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,740
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $38,240
    75th
    $43,210
    90th
    $45,990

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,860
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,780
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast-Central Idaho is $18.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.19 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho 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 Southeast-Central Idaho is 10.5% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,740 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.