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How much does a food processing worker make in Rochester?

$62,330a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,194 a month.

Hourly
$29.97
Vs. national median
+57%
Rank among cities
1 of 150
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,980Median: $62,330Highest 10%: $62,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$50,980$24.51
25th$54,190$26.05
Median$62,330$29.97
75th$62,330$29.97
90th$62,330$29.97

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Minneapolis, MN$43,700
Food Processing Worker salary in Minnesota Food Processing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$78,270
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$71,670
Welder$60,380
Inspector$59,850
Printing Press Operator$59,200
Machinist$57,770
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$57,330
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$55,030
Coating$54,390
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $29.97 ($62,330 a year).

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

Yes: $62,330 against $39,680 nationally, 57% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $41,800, so Rochester pays 49% more.

Where does Rochester rank for food processing worker pay?

1 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,330 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.