The average annual wage of the occupations is $38,220 and $18 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Food Processing Workers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 848,630 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Food Processing Workers is $24,241. The average length of the programs is 326 hours and the average completion time is 13.09 months.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Food Processing Workers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing Science | 14 | $45,191 | - | - | - |
| Zymology/Fermentation Science | 1 | $17,048 | - | - | - |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 189 | $24,241 | $1,201 | 326 Hours | 13.09 Months |
| Meat Cutting/Meat Cutter | 11 | - | - | - | - |
The following 44 occupations are related to Food Processing Workers.
The following 207 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Food Processing Workers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.