Best Paying Industries for Food Processing Workers, All Other
$38,420
National Median Salary
34
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $53,590 | +39.5% | 210 |
| 2 | Animal Food Manufacturing | $50,010 | +30.2% | 270 |
| 3 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | $48,710 | +26.8% | 1,880 |
| 4 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4241, 4247, and 4249 only) | $48,570 | +26.4% | 100 |
| 5 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $48,220 | +25.5% | 380 |
| 6 | Beverage Manufacturing | $48,220 | +25.5% | 380 |
| 7 | Warehousing and Storage | $44,170 | +15.0% | 90 |
| 8 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $43,370 | +12.9% | — |
| 9 | Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | $40,850 | +6.3% | 3,580 |
| 10 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $39,680 | +3.3% | 21,320 |
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