How much does a food and tobacco roasting make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.54 an hour or $3,734 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.54
- Average (mean)
- $45,930
- Jobs
- 20,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,250 | $15.99 | |
| 25th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $44,810 | $21.54 | |
| 75th | $50,680 | $24.37 | |
| 90th | $62,680 | $30.13 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| North Dakota | $77,300 |
| Maryland | $60,170 |
| Colorado | $59,590 |
| Virginia | $59,260 |
| Alaska | $55,280 |
| Nevada | $54,950 |
| Washington | $50,590 |
| Minnesota | $50,340 |
| Maine | $50,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,660 |
| New York | $49,020 |
| Wisconsin | $48,560 |
| Kentucky | $48,540 |
| Idaho | $48,250 |
| Michigan | $48,240 |
| Iowa | $47,960 |
| Utah | $47,940 |
| Oregon | $46,250 |
| California | $45,600 |
| Massachusetts | $45,400 |
| Hawaii | $45,390 |
| Arkansas | $45,080 |
| South Dakota | $45,040 |
| Kansas | $44,550 |
| Ohio | $44,190 |
| Missouri | $43,460 |
| Nebraska | $43,410 |
| Indiana | $43,370 |
| Arizona | $43,010 |
| Oklahoma | $42,390 |
| Connecticut | $41,720 |
| Vermont | $40,990 |
| South Carolina | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | $39,130 |
| Louisiana | $38,440 |
| Illinois | $38,230 |
| Georgia | $37,390 |
| New Jersey | $37,140 |
| Texas | $37,140 |
| Mississippi | $37,030 |
| North Carolina | $35,980 |
| New Mexico | $35,480 |
| Montana | $35,360 |
| Florida | $35,340 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $78,750 |
| Denver, CO | $62,890 |
| Modesto, CA | $61,130 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,230 |
| Washington, DC | $60,170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $56,270 |
| Appleton, WI | $55,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $54,950 |
| Sioux City, IA | $52,650 |
| Hanford, CA | $51,160 |
| Yakima, WA | $50,840 |
| Albany, NY | $50,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,680 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $49,970 |
| Portland, OR | $49,920 |
In other countries
Food and Tobacco Roasting belongs to the international group "Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Baker$37,160
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$40,140
- Meat$38,300
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$40,130
- Food Batchmaker$42,290
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$41,590
- Food Processing Worker$39,680
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food and tobacco roasting make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.54 ($44,810 a year).
How much does a food and tobacco roasting make a month?
About $3,734 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,810 a year.
How much does a food and tobacco roasting make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,250 or less a year ($15.99 an hour); the top 10% make $62,680 or more.
Which state pays food and tobacco roastings the most?
North Dakota, with a median of $77,300 a year, followed by Maryland ($60,170) and Colorado ($59,590).
Which city pays food and tobacco roastings the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $78,750 a year.
How many food and tobacco roastings are there in the United States?
About 20,370 people work as food and tobacco roastings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.