How much does a tobacco dryer make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,575 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,050
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $71,580 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,920 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $65,430 |
| 6. Ireland estimate | $43,640 |
| 7. United States | $42,900 |
| 8. Luxembourg estimate | $39,510 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $126 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
- Coffee taster$40,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Montana | $57,860 |
| Hawaii | $55,990 |
| Maine | $52,630 |
| Vermont | $50,130 |
| South Carolina | $49,470 |
| Colorado | $49,190 |
| Massachusetts | $48,950 |
| New Hampshire | $48,780 |
| Connecticut | $48,760 |
| Minnesota | $48,190 |
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| Pennsylvania | $47,970 |
| Delaware | $47,940 |
| Nebraska | $47,500 |
| Virginia | $47,140 |
| Iowa | $47,130 |
| New Jersey | $47,040 |
| Illinois | $46,900 |
| Indiana | $46,660 |
| West Virginia | $46,320 |
| Ohio | $46,220 |
| Wisconsin | $46,150 |
| North Dakota | $45,940 |
| Arizona | $45,490 |
| Nevada | $45,350 |
| Kansas | $45,060 |
| New York | $44,990 |
| Utah | $44,710 |
| Maryland | $44,570 |
| Missouri | $44,400 |
| California | $43,150 |
| Oregon | $42,930 |
| Arkansas | $42,390 |
| Michigan | $42,040 |
| Tennessee | $42,000 |
| South Dakota | $41,960 |
| Oklahoma | $41,620 |
| North Carolina | $41,600 |
| Rhode Island | $41,520 |
| Georgia | $41,170 |
| Louisiana | $40,750 |
| Washington | $40,510 |
| Florida | $40,230 |
| Texas | $38,050 |
| Wyoming | $37,510 |
| Alabama | $37,290 |
| Kentucky | $37,160 |
| Mississippi | $36,310 |
| New Mexico | $35,450 |
| Idaho | $33,000 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Extruding | $45,760 |
| Molder | $46,170 |
| Grader and Sorter | $35,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tobacco dryer make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,575 a month, $42,900 a year.
How much does a tobacco dryer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $33,390 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $57,520.
Which country pays a tobacco dryer the most?
United States, with a median of $42,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a tobacco dryer the most?
Montana, with a median of $57,860 a year.
Does a tobacco dryer make more in the United States or in Canada?
In the United States: $42,900 a year against $36,970 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a tobacco dryer or a butcher?
A tobacco dryer: $42,900 a year against $39,530 for a butcher, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate