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Production

Food processing workers, all other

All food processing workers not listed separately.

Median pay

$39,680

Growth to 2035

+6%

about as fast as average

Openings a year

7,400

Time to qualify*

6 months

* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.

Pay

Food processing workers, all other

$39,68010% earn under $32,210 · middle half $36,410–$44,130 · top 10% over $47,950
Bar: middle 50% of workers. Line: 10th to 90th percentile. Dot: median. BLS OEWS, May 2025, national.

Getting in

Typical entry education
No formal educational credential
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Prior experience
None

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What the work is like

Food processing workers, all other

Dealing with the public

Rarely
Constantly

Time pressure

Rarely
Constantly

Freedom to make decisions

Little
A lot
Average worker ratings, 1 to 5. O*NET 31.0 work context survey.

Core tasks

Outlook and AI

Food processing workers, all other held 67,400 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 71,100 by 2035 (+6%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).

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