How much does a food processing worker make in Wisconsin?
$40,590a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Wisconsin. That is $19.51 an hour or $3,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $40,590Highest 10%: $57,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| Median | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 75th | $51,590 | $24.80 | |
| 90th | $57,780 | $27.78 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,700 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $39,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 18. Utah | $41,400 |
| 19. Florida | $41,390 |
| 20. Indiana | $41,250 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $40,590 |
| 22. Texas | $40,150 |
| 23. Delaware | $39,470 |
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.51 ($40,590 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $40,590 against $39,680 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for food processing worker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 21 of 46 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays food processing workers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $43,700 a year.
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.