Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $20.01 an hour ($41,620 a year). About 1,350 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($39,680). Pennsylvania ranks 17th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $18.07 | $37,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.01 | $41,620 |
| 75% of workers | $22.97 | $47,780 |
| 90% of workers | $30.12 | $62,650 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $51,490 | 190 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $50,310 | 90 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $42,600 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $40,910 | 50 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $40,460 | 480 |
| Gettysburg | $40,130 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh | $39,290 | 100 |
| Reading | $39,230 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $37,830 | 90 |
| York-Hanover | $37,500 | 50 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $36,360 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,920 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $37,330 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $38,340 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $36,480 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $42,710 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $49,660 |
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