How much does a food processing worker make in New Jersey?
$34,670a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in New Jersey. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.67
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,670Highest 10%: $48,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,230 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| 75th | $40,220 | $19.34 | |
| 90th | $48,300 | $23.22 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| New York, NY | $34,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
| 44. New Mexico | $34,560 |
| 45. Louisiana | $31,230 |
| 46. Nevada | $30,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $16.67 ($34,670 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $34,670 against $39,680 nationally, 13% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for food processing worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 43 of 46 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays food processing workers the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ, with a median of $42,600 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.