Peanut Roaster Career

*A job as a Peanut Roaster falls under the broader career category of Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders : Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.


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Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tender Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$42,410

Median Hourly Wage

$20.39*

Total Employed Nationally

19,570


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.