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Food Processing Workers, All Other

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Food Processing Workers, All Other

National Avg Annual Salary

$39,260

National Avg Hourly Wage

$18.88

National Total Employment

57,920

Top Metro Avg Salary

$55,260

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Highest Paying State

Kansas leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $45,220.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 7,560 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Cedar Rapids, IA shows an average annual salary of $55,260.

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Largest Metro Market

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has a broad labor footprint with 2,350 jobs.

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Top States for Food Processing Workers, All Other

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Kansas KS $45,220 1,420 Open
Wisconsin WI $45,180 410 Open
North Dakota ND $44,690 60 Open
Nebraska NE $44,480 1,090 Open
Massachusetts MA $44,210 150 Open
Washington WA $43,560 1,050 Open
Wyoming WY $43,530 40 Open
Montana MT $43,480 90 Open
Minnesota MN $43,300 1,830 Open
New Hampshire NH $42,900 60 Open

Top Metro Areas for Food Processing Workers, All Other

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