Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary
Food Processing Workers, All Other earn a median $39,680 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$39,680
$19.08 per hour
Range
$32,210 – $47,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
65,000
across the U.S.
▲3.3%
Pay trend: The median for food processing workers, all other in the U.S. rose from $38,420 (May 2024) to $39,680 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.9%.
What food processing workers, all other do
All food processing workers not listed separately
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.5% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 7,400
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of food processing workers, all other is projected to grow 5.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Food Processing Workers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$34,063
per year · effective tax rate 14.2%
$2,839Monthly
$1,419Twice a month
$1,310Every 2 weeks
$16.38Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,582
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,460
- Medicare (1.45%)$575
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$34,063
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,210 | $15.49 | $28,061 |
| 25th percentile | $36,410 | $17.50 | $31,435 |
| Median (50th) | $39,680 | $19.08 | $34,063 |
| 75th percentile | $44,130 | $21.22 | $37,638 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $47,950 | $23.05 | $40,708 |
Best cities for food processing workers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 | $31,169 | $27,446 | 2,530 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $37,280
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $46,930 | +21.2% | $38,532 | $37,110 – $52,030 | 610 |
| Idaho | $46,820 | +7.1% | $38,427 | $38,130 – $55,660 | 130 |
| Kansas | $46,060 | +2.2% | $37,419 | $37,480 – $48,830 | 560 |
| New Hampshire | $45,410 | +7.4% | $38,667 | $37,420 – $49,670 | 80 |
| Illinois | $45,340 | +12.5% | $36,511 | $36,710 – $50,440 | 2,760 |
| Arizona | $45,330 | +12.7% | $37,678 | $36,750 – $50,240 | 600 |
| North Dakota | $45,120 | +3.2% | $38,434 | $41,210 – $55,160 | 50 |
| Missouri | $44,050 | +13.3% | $36,441 | $37,420 – $57,190 | 1,630 |
| Washington | $43,980 | +3.2% | $37,518 | $41,700 – $48,880 | 920 |
| Vermont | $43,300 | +10.3% | $35,955 | $33,900 – $51,090 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $43,200 | −1.2% | $34,951 | $37,300 – $52,440 | 210 |
| New York | $42,920 | +5.0% | $34,946 | $39,010 – $53,640 | 400 |
| Wyoming | $42,740 | +0.4% | $36,522 | $38,890 – $53,480 | 30 |
| Tennessee | $42,690 | +1.6% | $36,481 | $35,900 – $50,610 | 1,910 |
| Minnesota | $41,800 | +4.7% | $34,349 | $38,580 – $51,850 | 2,000 |
| Iowa | $41,740 | +2.9% | $34,784 | $40,230 – $43,140 | 5,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $41,620 | +6.1% | $34,344 | $34,010 – $62,650 | 1,350 |
| Utah | $41,400 | +0.3% | $34,548 | $30,830 – $52,990 | 620 |
| Florida | $41,390 | +9.9% | $35,437 | $37,360 – $55,560 | 1,050 |
| Indiana | $41,250 | +6.5% | $34,137 | $37,880 – $44,470 | 910 |
| Wisconsin | $40,590 | −6.4% | $33,789 | $36,800 – $57,780 | 340 |
| Texas | $40,150 | +2.7% | $34,441 | $30,750 – $46,610 | 6,780 |
| Delaware | $39,470 | +2.3% | $32,380 | $37,860 – $41,400 | 510 |
| Ohio | $39,470 | +4.4% | $33,591 | $35,880 – $45,470 | 1,640 |
| Michigan | $38,750 | +2.2% | $31,920 | $35,720 – $43,450 | 430 |
| Oklahoma | $38,530 | +3.4% | $31,951 | $32,830 – $45,780 | 360 |
| Maine | $38,270 | +11.2% | $31,502 | $32,170 – $45,520 | 110 |
| California | $38,230 | −0.2% | $31,882 | $35,290 – $48,450 | 7,140 |
| Oregon | $38,170 | +3.2% | $30,339 | $30,390 – $53,930 | 760 |
| Mississippi | $38,150 | −2.0% | $32,040 | $30,970 – $42,790 | 590 |
| Arkansas | $37,840 | +4.9% | $31,321 | $34,730 – $47,190 | 1,770 |
| Georgia | $37,810 | +4.5% | $31,221 | $28,300 – $47,960 | 5,650 |
| Virginia | $37,810 | +2.7% | $31,200 | $34,790 – $43,390 | 1,190 |
| West Virginia | $37,750 | +3.1% | $31,488 | $36,870 – $39,770 | 100 |
| Montana | $37,740 | −8.4% | $31,487 | $33,870 – $50,690 | 140 |
| Alabama | $37,510 | +1.8% | $30,709 | $35,140 – $41,860 | 460 |
| Connecticut | $37,450 | −6.9% | $31,511 | $35,070 – $44,600 | — |
| Kentucky | $37,450 | −8.0% | $31,078 | $37,130 – $44,610 | 690 |
| North Carolina | $37,360 | +3.5% | $31,217 | $28,660 – $45,320 | 4,770 |
| South Carolina | $37,060 | −0.9% | $30,891 | $34,430 – $42,470 | 510 |
| Maryland | $35,870 | −2.9% | $29,661 | $31,680 – $40,910 | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $34,770 | +19.4% | $29,431 | $31,200 – $39,100 | 160 |
| New Jersey | $34,670 | −4.8% | $29,518 | $32,220 – $48,300 | 940 |
| New Mexico | $34,560 | −9.9% | $29,430 | $26,060 – $42,210 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $31,230 | +3.1% | $26,723 | $23,410 – $43,990 | 2,950 |
| Nevada | $30,120 | +1.2% | $26,381 | $29,580 – $47,020 | 590 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender | $41,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Food Batchmaker | $42,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,810 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Slaughterer and Meat Packer | $40,130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $40,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $38,300 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Baker | $37,160 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $39,530 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.7% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | $39,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing workers, all other make?
The national median salary for food processing workers, all other is $39,680 a year ($19.08 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,210 and the top 10% earn over $47,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays food processing workers, all other the most?
Colorado has the highest median pay at $46,930. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many food processing workers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 65,000 people work as food processing workers, all other nationwide.