Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,490 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.54
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $44,630
Employed locally 60
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $27,740
    50th (median)
    $36,490
    75th
    $36,490
    90th
    $44,630

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,010
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,170
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Southeast Oklahoma is $17.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 14.6% 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 Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,740.