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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Georgia
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Georgia?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,390
Median Annual Salary
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+5.3% vs 2024
$40,080
Mean Salary
$37,390
Median Salary
$17.98
Hourly Rate
290 people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Georgia
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 Georgia earn a median salary of $37,390 per year ($3,115/month).
This is 18.2% below the national average of $45,736.
Georgia ranks #37 out of 44 states for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 290 people work in this occupation across Georgia.
Salaries increased by 5.3% 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 Georgia
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia range from $30,860 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $55,960 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $34,460 and $42,290.
Median $37,390
P10: $30,860P25: $34,460P75: $42,290P90: $55,960
10th
$30,860
25th
$34,460
Median
$37,390
75th
$42,290
90th
$55,960
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$30,860
$14.84
$2,571
25th Percentile
$34,460
$16.57
$2,871
Median (50th)
$37,390
$17.98
$3,115
75th Percentile
$42,290
$20.33
$3,524
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$55,960
$26.90
$4,663
Note: The mean (average) salary of $40,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#37
Georgia ranks #37 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 Georgia?
The median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia is $37,390 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $40,080.
What is the salary range for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia?
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia range from $30,860 at the 10th percentile to $55,960 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $34,460 and $42,290.
What is the starting salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia?
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Georgia typically start around $30,860 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $34,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 290 people are employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia.
What is the hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Georgia?
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 Georgia is approximately $17.98 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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