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How much does a food processing worker make in Detroit?

$39,740a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $19.11 an hour or $3,312 a month.

Hourly
$19.11
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
60 of 150
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $39,740Highest 10%: $43,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,720$17.17
25th$37,490$18.02
Median$39,740$19.11
75th$42,020$20.20
90th$43,450$20.89

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Grand Rapids, MI$38,730
Food Processing Worker salary in Michigan Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $19.11 ($39,740 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Detroit than the national average?

Yes: $39,740 against $39,680 nationally, 0% more.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $38,750, so Detroit pays 3% more.

Where does Detroit rank for food processing worker pay?

60 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,450 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.