Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary
The median food processing workers, all other salary in the United States is $39,680 per year ($19.08/hour). Salaries range from $32,210 at the entry level to $47,950+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 65,000 food processing workers, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 5.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$39,680
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.08
per hour
Employment
65,000
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,210
25th percentile
$36,410
Median
$39,680
75th percentile
$44,130
90th percentile
$47,950
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+5.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
6,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
No formal educational credential
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary by State
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$30K$47K■ No data
Top Paying States
Colorado
$47K
+18%
Idaho
$47K
+18%
Kansas
$46K
+16%
New Hampshire
$45K
+14%
Illinois
$45K
+14%
Arizona
$45K
+14%
North Dakota
$45K
+14%
Missouri
$44K
+11%
Washington
$44K
+11%
Vermont
$43K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $46,930 | +18.3% |
| Idaho | $46,820 | +18.0% |
| Kansas | $46,060 | +16.1% |
| New Hampshire | $45,410 | +14.4% |
| Illinois | $45,340 | +14.3% |
| Arizona | $45,330 | +14.2% |
| North Dakota | $45,120 | +13.7% |
| Missouri | $44,050 | +11.0% |
| Washington | $43,980 | +10.8% |
| Vermont | $43,300 | +9.1% |
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Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $62,330 | +57.1% |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $53,420 | +34.6% |
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 | +29.8% |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $50,500 | +27.3% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $50,310 | +26.8% |
| Boulder, CO | $48,850 | +23.1% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $48,600 | +22.5% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,800 | +20.5% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,750 | +20.3% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $47,320 | +19.3% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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