How much does a food processing worker make in Massachusetts?
$43,200a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Massachusetts. That is $20.77 an hour or $3,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,300Median: $43,200Highest 10%: $52,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $40,750 | $19.59 | |
| Median | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 75th | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 90th | $52,440 | $25.21 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $44,310 |
| Providence, RI | $34,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 8. Missouri | $44,050 |
| 9. Washington | $43,980 |
| 10. Vermont | $43,300 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $43,200 |
| 12. New York | $42,920 |
| 13. Wyoming | $42,740 |
| 14. Tennessee | $42,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $20.77 ($43,200 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $43,200 against $39,680 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for food processing worker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 11 of 46 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays food processing workers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $44,310 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.