Food processing equipment workers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$40,050
~$19/hr · ~$3,338/mo
US Jobs
283K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
3/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 3/10
The core of this occupation involves physical labor, such as loading ingredients, cleaning machinery, and manual quality checks, which are resistant to AI. While AI can optimize recipes, monitor sensor data, and automate some equipment controls, the requirement for human presence in a physical manufacturing environment to handle unpredictable mechanical issues and sanitation limits overall exposure.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
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Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
+5% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$19/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,338/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)