Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for food processing workers, all other in the U.S. is $39,680 ($19.08 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $39,680
- Mean annual wage
- $40,300
- Median hourly wage
- $19.08
- Employment
- 65,000
65,000 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,210 | $15.49 |
| 25th percentile | $36,410 | $17.51 |
| Median (50th) | $39,680 | $19.08 |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | $21.22 |
| 90th percentile | $47,950 | $23.05 |
Highest-paying states for food processing workers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $46,930 | 610 |
| Idaho | $46,820 | 130 |
| Kansas | $46,060 | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $45,410 | 80 |
| Illinois | $45,340 | 2,760 |
| Arizona | $45,330 | 600 |
| North Dakota | $45,120 | 50 |
| Missouri | $44,050 | 1,630 |
| Washington | $43,980 | 920 |
| Vermont | $43,300 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Nevada: $30,120 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $31,230 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $34,560 median annual wage
- New Jersey: $34,670 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $34,770 median annual wage
About this occupation
All food processing workers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: No formal educational credential
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 20.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 47.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.7% |
| Master's degree | 0.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,450
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,570
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,750
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,220
- Machinists$58,750
- Production Workers, All Other$40,110
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$45,850
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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