How much does a food processing worker make in York?
$37,500a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the York-Hanover, PA metro area. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $37,500Highest 10%: $45,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| Median | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $40,480 | $19.46 | |
| 90th | $45,060 | $21.66 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Lancaster, PA | $51,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $50,310 |
| Allentown, PA | $42,600 |
| Scranton, PA | $40,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,290 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,830 |
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Salaries for every job in York, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in York?
The median hourly pay in the York-Hanover, PA metro area is $18.03 ($37,500 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in York than the national average?
No: $37,500 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
How does York compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $41,620, so York pays 10% less.
Where does York rank for food processing worker pay?
101 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,060 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.