The salary statistics and trend of food processing workers in the industry of general merchandise stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food processing worker salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,810 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,190 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $26,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $47,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food processing workers in the industry of general merchandise stores. 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 $47,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $26,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food processing workers is $19,810.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food processing workers in the industry of General Merchandise Stores from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $26,610 | 1.24% | 11.57% |
| 2016 | $26,280 | 4.26% | - |
| 2015 | $25,160 | 2.03% | - |
| 2014 | $24,650 | 2.76% | - |
| 2013 | $23,970 | 1.84% | - |
| 2012 | $23,530 | - | - |
The average salaries of food processing workers in eight industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of food processing workers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Florists | |
| Nonstore Retailers | |
| Grocery Stores | |
| General Merchandise Stores | |
| Other General Merchandise Stores | |
| Specialty Food Stores | |
| Department Stores | |
| Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores | |
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