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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$38,230
Median Annual Salary
▼
-7.5% vs 2024
$41,620
Mean Salary
$38,230
Median Salary
$18.38
Hourly Rate
440 people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Illinois
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 Illinois earn a median salary of $38,230 per year ($3,185/month).
This is 16.4% below the national average of $45,736.
Illinois ranks #36 out of 44 states for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 440 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 7.5% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois range from $36,300 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $56,710 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,160 and $42,650.
Median $38,230
P10: $36,300P25: $38,160P75: $42,650P90: $56,710
10th
$36,300
25th
$38,160
Median
$38,230
75th
$42,650
90th
$56,710
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$36,300
$17.45
$3,025
25th Percentile
$38,160
$18.35
$3,180
Median (50th)
$38,230
$18.38
$3,185
75th Percentile
$42,650
$20.50
$3,554
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$56,710
$27.26
$4,725
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,620 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#36
Illinois ranks #36 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois is $38,230 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,620.
What is the salary range for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois?
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois range from $36,300 at the 10th percentile to $56,710 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,160 and $42,650.
What is the starting salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois?
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Illinois typically start around $36,300 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 440 people are employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Illinois?
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 Illinois is approximately $18.38 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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