Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary by state
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Base salary
$41,500
National baseline
Target bonus
$3,000
7.6% of base
Total target cash
$44,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus percentiles:25th$2,00050th$3,00075th$5,000
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Food Processing Workers, All Other is a professional role within the function in the Production job family.
Typical experience: varies by employer. Entry-level roles usually require little or no prior experience; senior roles typically require 5 or more years in the occupation. See the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for the specific entry path.
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$33,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$37,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$41,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$45,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$49,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary by industry
Food Manufacturing
47,630 workers
$42,000
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
28,140 workers
$41,500
Other Food Manufacturing
7,620 workers
$40,500
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
3,900 workers
$45,500
Food and Beverage Retailers
3,880 workers
$40,500
Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only)
3,880 workers
$40,500
Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing
3,850 workers
$43,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
2,760 workers
$37,500
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only)
2,410 workers
$37,000
Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging
1,440 workers
$38,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Support senior team members with day-to-day operational work
Gather and analyze data using established methods and tools
Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for internal review
Execute routine tasks accurately and on schedule
Escalate issues and questions to more experienced staff
Contribute to team deliverables under direct supervision
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Non-exempt · Service, trades, or production work
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay under FLSA rules. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
How this role compares
Food Processing Workers, All Other pays 26% below the average across 112 roles in the Production job family (family average $56,000).
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