How much does a food processing worker make in Maryland?
$35,870a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Maryland. That is $17.25 an hour or $2,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.25
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $35,870Highest 10%: $40,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $34,390 | $16.53 | |
| Median | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 75th | $35,870 | $17.25 | |
| 90th | $40,910 | $19.67 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Washington, DC | $39,640 |
| Baltimore, MD | $34,860 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
| 44. New Mexico | $34,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.25 ($35,870 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $35,870 against $39,680 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Maryland rank for food processing worker pay?
Maryland ranks 41 of 46 states.
Which city in Maryland pays food processing workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $40,460 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.