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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$37,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.2% vs 2024
$37,590
Mean Salary
$37,140
Median Salary
$17.86
Hourly Rate
1,800 people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders salary by percentile in Texas
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 Texas earn a median salary of $37,140 per year ($3,095/month).
This is 18.8% below the national average of $45,736.
Texas ranks #38 out of 44 states for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 0.2% 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 Texas
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas range from $26,840 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,360 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $32,240 and $43,480.
Median $37,140
P10: $26,840P25: $32,240P75: $43,480P90: $49,360
10th
$26,840
25th
$32,240
Median
$37,140
75th
$43,480
90th
$49,360
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$26,840
$12.90
$2,236
25th Percentile
$32,240
$15.50
$2,686
Median (50th)
$37,140
$17.86
$3,095
75th Percentile
$43,480
$20.90
$3,623
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,360
$23.73
$4,113
Note: The mean (average) salary of $37,590 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#38
Texas ranks #38 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 Texas?
The median annual salary for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas is $37,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $37,590.
What is the salary range for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas?
Salaries for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas range from $26,840 at the 10th percentile to $49,360 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $32,240 and $43,480.
What is the starting salary for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas?
Entry-level Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders positions in Texas typically start around $26,840 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $32,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,800 people are employed as Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders in Texas?
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 Texas is approximately $17.86 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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