How much does a food processing worker make in Michigan?
$38,750a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Michigan. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.63
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,720Median: $38,750Highest 10%: $43,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 25th | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Median | $38,750 | $18.63 | |
| 75th | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 90th | $43,450 | $20.89 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $39,740 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 22. Texas | $40,150 |
| 23. Delaware | $39,470 |
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
| 25. Michigan | $38,750 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,530 |
| 27. Maine | $38,270 |
| 28. California | $38,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.63 ($38,750 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $38,750 against $39,680 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for food processing worker pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 46 states.
Which city in Michigan pays food processing workers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $39,740 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.