SOC 513099

Food Processing Workers, All Other

All food processing workers not listed separately

National Median

$38,420

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,420

Entry Level (10th pct)

$30,290

Experienced (90th pct)

$47,470

Total Employed

57,920

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$30,290 - $35,360
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$35,360 - $43,020
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$43,020 - $47,470

Highest Paying Locations for Food Processing Workers, All Other

Rochester, MN

$51,960

+35.2% vs national

Hanford-Corcoran, CA

$51,910

+35.1% vs national

Dubuque, IA

$51,750

+34.7% vs national

Chattanooga, TN-GA

$50,130

+30.5% vs national

Madison, WI

$48,890

+27.3% vs national

Food Processing Workers, All Other Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Rochester, MN	$51,960	110
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$51,910	290
Dubuque, IA	$51,750	40
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$50,130	640
Madison, WI	$48,890	50
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$47,090	270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$46,950	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$46,290	160
Lancaster, PA	$46,280	90
Reno, NV	$45,330	130
Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area	$45,300	270
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA	$45,210	80
Kansas	$45,070	1,420
Kansas nonmetropolitan area	$45,070	1,230
Ogden, UT	$45,050	60
Nebraska	$44,980	1,090
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$44,980	1,270
Morristown, TN	$44,900	500
Greeley, CO	$44,790	30
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$43,990	50
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$43,860	110
Yakima, WA	$43,850	210
Idaho	$43,720	480
Massachusetts	$43,720	150
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$43,720	40
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$43,720	N/A
North Dakota	$43,720	60
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$43,710	100
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$43,620	120
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$43,550	400
Wisconsin	$43,380	410
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$43,310	130
St. Cloud, MN	$43,120	50
Twin Falls, ID	$43,100	40
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$43,020	1,080
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$42,680	40
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	$42,630	40
Washington	$42,630	1,050
Wyoming	$42,570	40
South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area	$42,410	40
New Hampshire	$42,300	60
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$42,150	800
Tennessee	$42,030	2,460
Boise City, ID	$42,020	40
Fort Smith, AR-OK	$41,840	200
Cedar Rapids, IA	$41,770	40
Omaha, NE-IA	$41,660	620
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$41,570	830
Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$41,520	90
Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$41,460	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Food Processing Workers, All Other?

The national median annual salary for Food Processing Workers, All Other is $38,420, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Food Processing Workers, All Others earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Food Processing Workers, All Others is Rochester, MN, with a median salary of $51,960.

How much can an experienced Food Processing Workers, All Other make?

Top-earning Food Processing Workers, All Others (90th percentile) make $47,470 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.