Food Dehydrator Operator

Code: 51-3091.00

Also known as: Bean Roaster, Coffee Roaster, Line Operator, Machine Operator, Oven Operator, Oven Technician, Roast Master, Roaster, Roaster Operator, Roasterman

Description: Operate or tend food or tobacco roasting, baking, or drying equipment, including hearth ovens, kiln driers, roasters, char kilns, and vacuum drying equipment.

Food Dehydrator Operator

Typical wages


10% $22,530
25% $27,060
Median $32,480
75% $41,410
90% $52,940
10% $10.83
25% $13.01
Median $15.62
75% $19.91
90% $25.45

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
22,100
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
21,900
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 2,400