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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders vs. Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators: Salary Comparison (2026)

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss earn a median salary of $42,730/year, while Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricatorss earn $42,210/year - a difference of $520. Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenderss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators
Median salary
$42,730
$42,210
Hourly rate
$20.54/hr
$20.29/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$32,390
$31,650
Senior level (90th %)
$60,070
$62,030
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
19,500
1,457,800
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Production & Manufacturing
Production & Manufacturing
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