Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $50,840 +19% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $54,460
Employed locally 40
National median $42,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $47,080
    50th (median)
    $50,840
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $54,460

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $66,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $51,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,840
    Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $47,710
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $46,060
    Iowa $45,570

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Food Batchmakers$45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Yakima, WA is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.18 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima 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 Yakima, WA is 19% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,080.