How much does a food processing worker make in North Carolina?
$37,360a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in North Carolina. That is $17.96 an hour or $3,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.96
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,660Median: $37,360Highest 10%: $45,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,660 | $13.78 | |
| 25th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 75th | $42,600 | $20.48 | |
| 90th | $45,320 | $21.79 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $48,600 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $39,150 |
| Charlotte, NC | $38,850 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,550 |
| Durham, NC | $37,550 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,660 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,470 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36,380 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $36,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 36. Alabama | $37,510 |
| 37. Connecticut | $37,450 |
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
| 40. South Carolina | $37,060 |
| 41. Maryland | $35,870 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.96 ($37,360 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,360 against $39,680 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for food processing worker pay?
North Carolina ranks 39 of 46 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays food processing workers the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $48,600 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.