How much does a food processing worker make in Lancaster?
$51,490a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $24.75 an hour or $4,291 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.75
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,620Median: $51,490Highest 10%: $65,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,620 | $18.57 | |
| 25th | $40,820 | $19.63 | |
| Median | $51,490 | $24.75 | |
| 75th | $64,090 | $30.81 | |
| 90th | $65,920 | $31.69 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| 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 Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $24.75 ($51,490 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Lancaster than the national average?
Yes: $51,490 against $39,680 nationally, 30% more.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so Lancaster pays 24% more.
Where does Lancaster rank for food processing worker pay?
3 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,920 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.