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How much does a food processing worker make in Phoenix?

$45,330a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $21.79 an hour or $3,778 a month.

Hourly
$21.79
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
15 of 150
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $45,330Highest 10%: $50,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,750$17.67
25th$40,840$19.63
Median$45,330$21.79
75th$45,330$21.79
90th$50,690$24.37

Other cities in Arizona

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Phoenix?

The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $21.79 ($45,330 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Phoenix than the national average?

Yes: $45,330 against $39,680 nationally, 14% more.

How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?

The median in Arizona is $45,330, so Phoenix pays 0% more.

Where does Phoenix rank for food processing worker pay?

15 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Phoenix?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,690 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.