Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$42,970
National Median
$42,730
Employment
370
Entry Level (10th)
$25,180
Top Earners (90th)
$62,440
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $499,200/yr more than the national median for food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenderss.
There are 0.185 food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.46).
Other States for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59,990 | 420 |
| Maryland | $53,940 | 160 |
| North Dakota | $52,080 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $51,810 | 760 |
| Wisconsin | $49,160 | 610 |
| Maine | $48,590 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $47,850 | 900 |
| Montana | $47,320 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $47,160 | 230 |
| Nevada | $47,030 | 210 |
| Iowa | $45,570 | 820 |
| Indiana | $45,550 | 660 |
| Missouri | $45,150 | 670 |
| California | $45,140 | 1,780 |
| Tennessee | $45,070 | 700 |
| Oregon | $44,300 | 340 |
| Washington | $44,150 | 320 |
| Michigan | $43,770 | 850 |
| Virginia | $43,690 | 490 |
| South Carolina | $43,650 | 320 |