Food Processing Workers, All Other in California
Local pay for food processing workers, all other in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 51-3099
$38,230
median pay, California
7,140
employed in California
-3.7%
vs U.S. median
+5.3%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What food processing workers, all other earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of food processing workers, all other in California earn between $36,390 and $43,200 a year; the U.S. median is $39,680.
$35,290
P10
$36,390
P25
$38,230
MEDIAN
$43,200
P75
$48,450
P90
Pay by metro in California
$53,420
$43,200
$42,430
$42,250
$40,530
$39,770
$39,040
$38,530
$20k $50k $80k