Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders vs. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers: Salary Comparison (2026)
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss earn a median salary of $42,730/year, while First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn $71,190/year - a difference of $28,460. First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Median salary
$42,730
$71,190
Hourly rate
$20.54/hr
$34.23/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$32,390
$45,790
Senior level (90th %)
$60,070
$106,960
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
19,500
685,140
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing