How much does a food processing worker make in Cleveland?
$38,210a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $18.37 an hour or $3,184 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.37
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $38,210Highest 10%: $46,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 75th | $38,220 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $46,030 | $22.13 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Dayton, OH | $44,760 |
| Canton, OH | $43,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,890 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $18.37 ($38,210 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $38,210 against $39,680 nationally, 4% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $39,470, so Cleveland pays 3% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for food processing worker pay?
87 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,030 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.