The salary statistics and trend of food processing workers in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing 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 | $20,170 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,640 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $31,030 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $36,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food processing workers in the industry of animal slaughtering and processing. 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 $36,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food processing workers is $20,170.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food processing workers in the industry of Animal Slaughtering and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,650 | 2.66% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | $25,940 | 3.16% | - |
| 2015 | $25,120 | 0.96% | - |
| 2014 | $24,880 | 1.73% | - |
| 2013 | $24,450 | 2.21% | - |
| 2012 | $23,910 | - | - |
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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