Food Processing Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for food processing workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,980 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $38,990
Total employment 879,430 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do food processing workers make in the U.S.?
The median food processing workers salary in the United States is $38,990 per year (mean $40,980), and about 80% earn between $30,000 and $53,120.
How much do food processing workers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.