How much does a food processing worker make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $19.45 an hour or $3,372 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.45
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $36,510 | $17.55 | |
| Median | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 75th | $44,450 | $21.37 | |
| 90th | $53,200 | $25.58 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,910 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
| York, PA | $37,500 |
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Salaries for every job in Philadelphia, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $19.45 ($40,460 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $40,460 against $39,680 nationally, 2% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so Philadelphia pays 3% less.
Where does Philadelphia rank for food processing worker pay?
54 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,200 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.