How much does a food processing worker make in Portland?
$35,520a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,170Median: $35,520Highest 10%: $46,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| 25th | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| Median | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 90th | $46,480 | $22.35 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $17.08 ($35,520 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $35,520 against $39,680 nationally, 10% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $38,270, so Portland pays 7% less.
Where does Portland rank for food processing worker pay?
128 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,480 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.