How much does a food processing worker make in Cincinnati?
$40,590a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $19.51 an hour or $3,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.51
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,160Median: $40,590Highest 10%: $45,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,160 | $15.94 | |
| 25th | $38,200 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 75th | $42,880 | $20.62 | |
| 90th | $45,090 | $21.68 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Dayton, OH | $44,760 |
| Canton, OH | $43,790 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,890 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $19.51 ($40,590 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Cincinnati than the national average?
Yes: $40,590 against $39,680 nationally, 2% more.
How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $39,470, so Cincinnati pays 3% more.
Where does Cincinnati rank for food processing worker pay?
51 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Cincinnati?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,090 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.