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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in California

In California, food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders earn a median of $45,140 per year.

Median (California)
$45,140
Bottom 10%
$36,400
Top 10%
$60,110
Employed in California
1,780

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders earn a median of $45,140 — 6% above the national median of $42,730. Locally the range runs $36,400 to $60,110. About 1,780 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #14 of 43 states for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders pay — roughly the 69th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Colorado, $59,990) by 33%. State employment of about 1,780 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$42,730
US bottom 10%
$32,390
US top 10%
$60,070

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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