How much does a food processing worker make in Columbus?
$39,190a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $18.84 an hour or $3,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.84
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,680Median: $39,190Highest 10%: $47,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,680 | $13.79 | |
| 25th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Median | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 75th | $42,370 | $20.37 | |
| 90th | $47,650 | $22.91 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Albany, GA | $44,390 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,480 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,660 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,670 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $72,580 |
| Inspector | $55,430 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,310 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $47,460 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $45,830 |
| Welder | $40,100 |
| Production Worker | $40,080 |
| Coating | $39,520 |
| Sawing Machine Setter | $37,140 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $36,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $18.84 ($39,190 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $39,190 against $39,680 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $37,810, so Columbus pays 4% more.
Where does Columbus rank for food processing worker pay?
72 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,650 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.