How much does a food processing worker make in Delaware?
$39,470a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Delaware. That is $18.98 an hour or $3,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.98
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,860Median: $39,470Highest 10%: $41,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,860 | $18.20 | |
| 25th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| Median | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 75th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 90th | $41,400 | $19.90 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 20. Indiana | $41,250 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $40,590 |
| 22. Texas | $40,150 |
| 23. Delaware | $39,470 |
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
| 25. Michigan | $38,750 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $18.98 ($39,470 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $39,470 against $39,680 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Delaware rank for food processing worker pay?
Delaware ranks 23 of 46 states.
Which city in Delaware pays food processing workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $40,460 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.