How much does a food processing worker make in Pennsylvania?
$41,620a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Pennsylvania. That is $20.01 an hour or $3,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.01
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $41,620Highest 10%: $62,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $41,620 | $20.01 | |
| 75th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 90th | $62,650 | $30.12 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $40,130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Reading, PA | $39,230 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
| York, PA | $37,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 14. Tennessee | $42,690 |
| 15. Minnesota | $41,800 |
| 16. Iowa | $41,740 |
| 17. Pennsylvania | $41,620 |
| 18. Utah | $41,400 |
| 19. Florida | $41,390 |
| 20. Indiana | $41,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $20.01 ($41,620 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $41,620 against $39,680 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for food processing worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 17 of 46 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays food processing workers the most?
Lancaster, PA, with a median of $51,490 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.