How much does a food processing worker make in Atlanta?
$36,660a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 1,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,800Median: $36,660Highest 10%: $52,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| 25th | $30,720 | $14.77 | |
| Median | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 90th | $52,900 | $25.43 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Albany, GA | $44,390 |
| Columbus, GA | $39,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,480 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,670 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $119,400 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $95,430 |
| Separating | $80,140 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $71,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $71,310 |
| Coil Winder | $63,230 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $61,450 |
| Extruding and Forming Machine Setter | $58,980 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $58,110 |
| Machinist | $56,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $17.63 ($36,660 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $36,660 against $39,680 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,810, so Atlanta pays 3% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for food processing worker pay?
109 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,900 or more.
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.