How much does a food processing worker make in Rochester?
$39,720a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $19.10 an hour or $3,310 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.10
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,640Median: $39,720Highest 10%: $45,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $39,720 | $19.10 | |
| 75th | $41,400 | $19.90 | |
| 90th | $45,810 | $22.02 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| New York, NY | $34,790 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $19.10 ($39,720 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $39,720 against $39,680 nationally, 0% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $42,920, so Rochester pays 7% less.
Where does Rochester rank for food processing worker pay?
61 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,810 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.