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Food Processing Workers, All Other is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Food Processing Workers, All Other against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
| soc | 51-3099 |
| title | Food Processing Workers, All Other |
| onet code | 51-3099.00 |
| description | All food processing workers not listed separately. |
| job zone | N/A |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 57,920 |
| a mean | 39,260 |
| a median | 38,420 |
| a pct10 | 30,290 |
| a pct25 | 35,360 |
| a pct75 | 43,020 |
| a pct90 | 47,470 |
| h mean | 18 |
| h median | 18 |
Median annual pay is highest in Kansas at $45,070 and lowest in Rhode Island at $29,120 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (Kansas, Nebraska, Idaho, Massachusetts, North Dakota) average $44,242. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $45,070 | $45,220 | $39,770 | $47,560 | 1,420 |
| Nebraska | $44,980 | $44,480 | $43,710 | $44,980 | 1,090 |
| Idaho | $43,720 | $42,660 | $31,970 | $49,080 | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $43,720 | $44,210 | $39,770 | $49,630 | 150 |
| North Dakota | $43,720 | $44,690 | $31,230 | $53,460 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $43,380 | $45,180 | $36,670 | $56,030 | 410 |
| Washington | $42,630 | $43,560 | $39,010 | $47,340 | 1,050 |
| Wyoming | $42,570 | $43,530 | $34,440 | $54,450 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $42,300 | $42,900 | $37,920 | $48,150 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $42,030 | $42,580 | $31,100 | $50,130 | 2,460 |
| Utah | $41,280 | $42,800 | $34,540 | $51,630 | 430 |
| Montana | $41,200 | $43,480 | $33,850 | $66,520 | 90 |
| New York | $40,880 | $41,960 | $36,880 | $48,000 | 490 |
| Kentucky | $40,710 | $40,360 | $36,190 | $46,070 | 390 |
| Iowa | $40,570 | $42,200 | $38,870 | $45,780 | 3,070 |
| Illinois | $40,310 | $40,550 | $31,920 | $45,580 | 2,550 |
| Connecticut | $40,220 | $40,480 | $32,790 | $52,110 | 120 |
| Arizona | $40,210 | $41,270 | $35,420 | $48,660 | 540 |
| Minnesota | $39,940 | $43,300 | $37,890 | $51,960 | 1,830 |
| Vermont | $39,240 | $40,340 | $34,640 | $46,950 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,210 | $39,720 | $31,180 | $46,650 | 1,050 |
| Texas | $39,110 | $37,760 | $28,310 | $44,860 | 6,050 |
| Mississippi | $38,940 | $37,710 | $30,020 | $42,030 | 670 |
| Missouri | $38,890 | $39,880 | $35,950 | $45,050 | 720 |
| Indiana | $38,730 | $39,950 | $36,160 | $46,020 | 460 |
| Colorado | $38,710 | $39,750 | $32,380 | $47,570 | 950 |
| Delaware | $38,580 | $39,150 | $38,230 | $43,100 | 490 |
| New Mexico | $38,350 | $40,540 | $36,160 | $47,980 | 100 |
| California | $38,300 | $41,790 | $34,340 | $56,150 | 7,560 |
| Michigan | $37,900 | $37,980 | $33,690 | $42,240 | 630 |
| Ohio | $37,800 | $39,150 | $34,370 | $44,810 | 1,770 |
| Florida | $37,650 | $38,060 | $29,750 | $43,850 | 960 |
| South Carolina | $37,390 | $37,380 | $31,700 | $42,280 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $37,260 | $38,160 | $31,390 | $44,930 | 260 |
| Oregon | $37,000 | $39,410 | $28,840 | $52,230 | 1,040 |
| Maryland | $36,950 | $36,520 | $31,200 | $41,030 | 1,970 |
| Alabama | $36,860 | $36,630 | $30,300 | $42,180 | 360 |
| Virginia | $36,810 | $37,530 | $33,690 | $42,180 | 1,880 |
| West Virginia | $36,600 | $36,470 | $32,830 | $38,300 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $36,420 | $39,550 | $31,470 | $48,650 | 810 |
| Georgia | $36,170 | $34,740 | $26,440 | $41,870 | 1,880 |
| North Carolina | $36,080 | $36,540 | $27,760 | $43,020 | 4,440 |
| Arkansas | $36,070 | $37,690 | $29,550 | $46,080 | 1,500 |
| Maine | $34,430 | $36,480 | $31,190 | $44,070 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $30,290 | $32,150 | $22,700 | $40,310 | 3,700 |
| Nevada | $29,750 | $33,520 | $28,620 | $45,460 | 820 |
| Rhode Island | $29,120 | $31,390 | $29,120 | $39,110 | 110 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for food processing workers, all other. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Olive Pitter or Pasta Press Operator frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Food Processing Workers, All Other compares to others in the 51 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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