How much does a food processing worker make in Arizona?
$45,330a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Arizona. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,778 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.79
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $45,330Highest 10%: $50,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $40,840 | $19.63 | |
| Median | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 75th | $45,330 | $21.79 | |
| 90th | $50,240 | $24.15 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $45,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 3. Kansas | $46,060 |
| 4. New Hampshire | $45,410 |
| 5. Illinois | $45,340 |
| 6. Arizona | $45,330 |
| 7. North Dakota | $45,120 |
| 8. Missouri | $44,050 |
| 9. Washington | $43,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $21.79 ($45,330 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $45,330 against $39,680 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Arizona rank for food processing worker pay?
Arizona ranks 6 of 46 states.
Which city in Arizona pays food processing workers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $45,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.