How much does a food processing worker make in Milwaukee?
$39,420a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,860Median: $39,420Highest 10%: $46,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| 25th | $37,410 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 75th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| 90th | $46,510 | $22.36 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Milwaukee, WIFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $18.95 ($39,420 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $39,420 against $39,680 nationally, 1% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $40,590, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for food processing worker pay?
65 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,510 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.