Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,270 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $63,140
Employed locally 30
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $42,480
    50th (median)
    $45,270
    75th
    $61,800
    90th
    $63,140

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,120
    Bakers $37,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Southwest Colorado is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado 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 Southwest Colorado is 5.9% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,480.