The salary statistics and trend of food processing workers in the industry of food services and drinking places are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare food processing worker salaries in different industries within the accommodation and food services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $30,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $38,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for food processing workers in the industry of food services and drinking places. 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 $38,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent food processing workers is $18,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of food processing workers in the industry of Food Services and Drinking Places from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $25,190 | 2.86% | 15.40% |
| 2016 | $24,470 | 5.76% | - |
| 2015 | $23,060 | 2.08% | - |
| 2014 | $22,580 | 4.21% | - |
| 2013 | $21,630 | 1.48% | - |
| 2012 | $21,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of food processing workers in eight industries within the accommodation and food services 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 |
|---|---|
| Casino Hotels | |
| Accommodation | |
| Traveler Accommodation | |
| Special Food Services | |
| Full-Service Restaurants | |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places | |
| Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | |
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