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How much does a food processing worker make in Hartford?

$35,070a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area. That is $16.86 an hour or $2,923 a month.

Hourly
$16.86
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
134 of 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,070Median: $35,070Highest 10%: $42,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,070$16.86
25th$35,070$16.86
Median$35,070$16.86
75th$37,970$18.25
90th$42,880$20.62

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Bridgeport, CT$39,430
New Haven, CT$38,500
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $16.86 ($35,070 a year).

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

No: $35,070 against $39,680 nationally, 12% less.

How does Hartford compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $37,450, so Hartford pays 6% less.

Where does Hartford rank for food processing worker pay?

134 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,880 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.