Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1North Dakota$77,300
  2. 2Maryland$60,170
  3. 3Colorado$59,590
  4. 4Virginia$59,260
  5. 5Alaska$55,280
  6. 6Nevada$54,950
  7. 7Washington$50,590
  8. 8Minnesota$50,340
  9. 9Maine$50,220
  10. 10Pennsylvania$49,660
  11. 11New York$49,020
  12. 12Wisconsin$48,560
  13. 13Kentucky$48,540
  14. 14Idaho$48,250
  15. 15Michigan$48,240