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How much does a food processing worker make in New Haven?

$38,500a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the New Haven, CT metro area. That is $18.51 an hour or $3,208 a month.

Hourly
$18.51
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
82 of 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,780Median: $38,500Highest 10%: $45,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,780$17.68
25th$37,920$18.23
Median$38,500$18.51
75th$39,890$19.18
90th$45,910$22.07

Other cities in Connecticut

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Bridgeport, CT$39,430
Hartford, CT$35,070
Food Processing Worker salary in Connecticut Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$123,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$80,130
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Rolling Machine Setter$63,210
Welder$61,630
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$60,340
Machinist$59,780
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,490
Salaries for every job in New Haven, CT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in New Haven?

The median hourly pay in the New Haven, CT metro area is $18.51 ($38,500 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in New Haven than the national average?

No: $38,500 against $39,680 nationally, 3% less.

How does New Haven compare with the rest of Connecticut?

The median in Connecticut is $37,450, so New Haven pays 3% more.

Where does New Haven rank for food processing worker pay?

82 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in New Haven?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,910 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.