How much does a food processing worker make in Alabama?
$37,510a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Alabama. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,140Median: $37,510Highest 10%: $41,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 25th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| 90th | $41,860 | $20.13 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $39,190 |
| Gadsden, AL | $35,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
| 34. West Virginia | $37,750 |
| 35. Montana | $37,740 |
| 36. Alabama | $37,510 |
| 37. Connecticut | $37,450 |
| 38. Kentucky | $37,450 |
| 39. North Carolina | $37,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $37,510 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Alabama rank for food processing worker pay?
Alabama ranks 36 of 46 states.
Which city in Alabama pays food processing workers the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $39,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.