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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is $23.19 an hour ($48,240 a year). About 700 people work in this job there.

$23.19Median hourly pay
$40,920–$51,790Middle half of workers, yearly
700People in this job in Michigan

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($44,810). Michigan ranks 15th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.25$35,870
25% of workers$19.67$40,920
Half of workers (median)$23.19$48,240
75% of workers$24.90$51,790
90% of workers$29.89$62,170

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$49,970190

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders

  • Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,500 openings a year (BLS)

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Bakers$35,830
Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,350

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.