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Food Processing Workers

Median Salary
36,890
Job Outlook
+7%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

All food processing workers not listed separately.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

96%

Self-employed

2%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

0%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of food processing equipment workers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 40,000 openings for food processing equipment workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$27,290

10%

$36,890

Median

$42,940

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

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Skills and Interests

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