SOC 51-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Processing Workers, All Other — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona comes to $45,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,680 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Arizona comes to $45,330 a year, ahead of the national median of $39,680 by 14.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,840 and $45,330. The lowest tenth earn under $36,750, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,240.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 6th by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 565th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −7.4% |
| 25th | $40,840 | +2.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,330 | +14.2% |
| 75th | $45,330 | +14.2% |
| 90th | $50,240 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $43,950 | +10.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $45,330 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $45,330 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,015US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,330 a year, 14.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $50,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $45,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Processing Workers, All Other in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $45,330, or $21.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $39,680, so pay in Arizona is 14.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $50,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $45,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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