How much does a food processing worker make in Boston?
$44,310a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,693 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.30
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,300Median: $44,310Highest 10%: $52,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $41,010 | $19.72 | |
| Median | $44,310 | $21.30 | |
| 75th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 90th | $52,700 | $25.34 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Providence, RI | $34,770 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $21.30 ($44,310 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $44,310 against $39,680 nationally, 12% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $43,200, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for food processing worker pay?
22 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,700 or more.
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.