How much does a food processing worker make in New York?
$42,920a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in New York. That is $20.63 an hour or $3,577 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.63
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,010Median: $42,920Highest 10%: $53,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $39,820 | $19.14 | |
| Median | $42,920 | $20.63 | |
| 75th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $53,640 | $25.79 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $41,020 |
| Rochester, NY | $39,720 |
| New York, NY | $34,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 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 |
| 15. Minnesota | $41,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $20.63 ($42,920 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $42,920 against $39,680 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New York rank for food processing worker pay?
New York ranks 12 of 46 states.
Which city in New York pays food processing workers the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $41,020 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.