What You Need to Know About Food Processing Workers

Occupation Description All food processing workers not listed separately.

Types of Food Processing Workers

• Olive Pitter
• Yeast Maker
• Poultry Hanger
• Pasta Press Operator

Job Opportunities for Food Processing Workers

In the United States, there were 46,400 jobs for Food Processing Workers in 2016.

New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.5% which is lower than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 3,000 new jobs for Food Processing Workers by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 5,600 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Food Processing Workers are California, Texas, and Iowa.

Watch out if you plan on working in Vermont, Hawaii, or Delaware. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Food Processing Worker Make?

The typical yearly salary for Food Processing Workers is somewhere between $20,770 and $37,390. The median salary is $25,870.

How much do Food Processing Workers make in each U.S. state?

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
Idaho	$36,610
North Dakota	$36,120
Vermont	$35,070
Iowa	$34,710
Washington	$34,100
Connecticut	$32,940
Kansas	$31,180
New York	$30,590
Minnesota	$30,390
Indiana	$29,950
Nebraska	$29,870
Oregon	$29,380
Michigan	$29,280
Kentucky	$29,210
Delaware	$28,960
New Mexico	$28,780
Alabama	$28,780
Montana	$28,750
California	$28,430
Rhode Island	$28,230
Wisconsin	$28,220
Arizona	$28,200
Colorado	$28,190
North Carolina	$28,140
Tennessee	$27,860
Ohio	$27,820
Massachusetts	$27,690
Virginia	$27,560
Pennsylvania	$27,490
District of Columbia	$27,380
Florida	$27,200
Maine	$26,920
Utah	$26,780
Missouri	$26,700
Texas	$26,590
Illinois	$25,370
Arkansas	$25,340
Maryland	$25,190
Georgia	$25,060
New Jersey	$24,570
Mississippi	$23,930
Louisiana	$23,500

Who Employs Food Processing Workers?

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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