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How much does a food processing worker make in Grand Rapids?

$38,730a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,228 a month.

Hourly
$18.62
Vs. national median
-2%
Rank among cities
78 of 150
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,550Median: $38,730Highest 10%: $41,980
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,550$18.05
25th$38,540$18.53
Median$38,730$18.62
75th$39,770$19.12
90th$41,980$20.18

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Detroit, MI$39,740
Food Processing Worker salary in Michigan Food Processing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Grand Rapids

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$66,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,650
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,560
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,770
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$53,570
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,520
Machinist$50,110
Food and Tobacco Roasting$49,970
Separating$49,830
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,780
Salaries for every job in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $18.62 ($38,730 a year).

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

No: $38,730 against $39,680 nationally, 2% less.

How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $38,750, so Grand Rapids pays 0% more.

Where does Grand Rapids rank for food processing worker pay?

78 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,980 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.