How much does a food processing worker make in Harrisburg?
$50,310a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $24.19 an hour or $4,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.19
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,340Median: $50,310Highest 10%: $64,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| 25th | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| Median | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 75th | $64,390 | $30.96 | |
| 90th | $64,390 | $30.96 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
| York, PA | $37,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Harrisburg?
The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $24.19 ($50,310 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Harrisburg than the national average?
Yes: $50,310 against $39,680 nationally, 27% more.
How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so Harrisburg pays 21% more.
Where does Harrisburg rank for food processing worker pay?
5 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Harrisburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,390 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.