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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,010
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.2% vs 2024
$44,440
Mean Salary
$43,010
Median Salary
$20.68
Hourly Rate
90 people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona earn a median salary of $43,010 per year ($3,584/month).
This is 6.0% below the national average of $45,736.
Arizona ranks #29 out of 44 states for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 90 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 9.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Monitoring
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Active Listening
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
3.58
English Language
3.29
Public Safety and Security
3.05
Food Production
3.04
Mathematics
2.3
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona range from $35,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,750 and $48,730.
Median $43,010
P10: $35,270P25: $38,750P75: $48,730P90: $58,630
10th
$35,270
25th
$38,750
Median
$43,010
75th
$48,730
90th
$58,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,270
$16.96
$2,939
25th Percentile
$38,750
$18.63
$3,229
Median (50th)
$43,010
$20.68
$3,584
75th Percentile
$48,730
$23.43
$4,060
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,630
$28.19
$4,885
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Arizona ranks #29 of 44 states
$45,736
National avg. for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona is $43,010 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,440.
What is the salary range for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona range from $35,270 at the 10th percentile to $58,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,750 and $48,730.
What is the starting salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Arizona typically start around $35,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,750 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 90 people are employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Arizona is approximately $20.68 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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