How much does a food processing worker make in Maine?
$38,270a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Maine. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,170Median: $38,270Highest 10%: $45,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| 25th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| Median | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 75th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 90th | $45,520 | $21.88 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $35,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
| 25. Michigan | $38,750 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,530 |
| 27. Maine | $38,270 |
| 28. California | $38,230 |
| 29. Oregon | $38,170 |
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $18.40 ($38,270 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $38,270 against $39,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Maine rank for food processing worker pay?
Maine ranks 27 of 46 states.
Which city in Maine pays food processing workers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $35,520 a year.
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.