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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,400
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.7% vs 2024
$46,790
Mean Salary
$45,400
Median Salary
$21.83
Hourly Rate
190 people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Massachusetts
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 Massachusetts earn a median salary of $45,400 per year ($3,783/month).
This is 0.7% below the national average of $45,736.
Massachusetts ranks #20 out of 44 states for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 190 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 3.7% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $41,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,390 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $41,360 and $50,590.
Median $45,400
P10: $41,360P25: $41,360P75: $50,590P90: $54,390
10th
$41,360
25th
$41,360
Median
$45,400
75th
$50,590
90th
$54,390
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,360
$19.88
$3,446
25th Percentile
$41,360
$19.88
$3,446
Median (50th)
$45,400
$21.83
$3,783
75th Percentile
$50,590
$24.32
$4,215
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,390
$26.15
$4,532
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,790 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#20
Massachusetts ranks #20 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 Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts is $45,400 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,790.
What is the salary range for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts range from $41,360 at the 10th percentile to $54,390 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $41,360 and $50,590.
What is the starting salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Massachusetts typically start around $41,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $41,360 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 190 people are employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts is approximately $21.83 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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