The salary statistics and trend of food processing workers in the industry of food manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food processing worker salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $20,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,300 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $40,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food processing workers in the industry of food manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) food processing workers is $40,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food processing workers is $20,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food processing workers in the industry of Food Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $27,250 | 2.94% | 10.42% |
| 2016 | $26,450 | 3.25% | - |
| 2015 | $25,590 | 1.41% | - |
| 2014 | $25,230 | 1.59% | - |
| 2013 | $24,830 | 1.69% | - |
| 2012 | $24,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of food processing workers in 18 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food processing workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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