Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders — Job Outlook

Employment of food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders is projected to grow +0.6% from 2024 to 2034. This is slower than the average for all occupations.

About 2,400 openings are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force.

The median annual wage for this occupation was $42,730 as of the latest data. About 19,500 people were employed in this role.