SOC 51-3099 · May 2025 · United States
Food Processing Workers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Food Processing Workers, All Other across the United States is $39,680 per year, measured over 65,000 jobs. The highest state median is in Colorado, at $46,930.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Food Processing Workers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 55.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Colorado pays $46,930 and Nevada pays $30,120.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $46,930 | 610 | |
| 2 | Idaho | $46,820 | 130 | |
| 3 | Kansas | $46,060 | 560 | |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $45,410 | 80 | |
| 5 | Illinois | $45,340 | 2,760 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $45,330 | 600 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $45,120 | 50 | |
| 8 | Missouri | $44,050 | 1,630 | |
| 9 | Washington | $43,980 | 920 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $43,300 | 120 |
States with the most Food Processing Workers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,140 | $38,230 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,780 | $40,150 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 5,650 | $37,810 | |
| 4 | Iowa | 5,210 | $41,740 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 4,770 | $37,360 | |
| 6 | Louisiana | 2,950 | $31,230 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 2,760 | $45,340 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 2,450 | $35,870 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | 2,000 | $41,800 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 1,910 | $42,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $62,330 | 60 |
| 2 | Hanford | $53,420 | 120 |
| 3 | Lancaster | $51,490 | 190 |
| 4 | Longview | $50,500 | 50 |
| 5 | Harrisburg | $50,310 | 90 |
| 6 | Boulder | $48,850 | 60 |
| 7 | Raleigh | $48,600 | 470 |
| 8 | Seattle | $47,800 | 110 |
| 9 | Denver | $47,750 | 240 |
| 10 | Chattanooga | $47,320 | 340 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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