How much does a food processing worker make in Columbus?
$39,890a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,324 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,060Median: $39,890Highest 10%: $46,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 25th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $39,890 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $41,460 | $19.93 | |
| 90th | $46,470 | $22.34 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Dayton, OH | $44,760 |
| Canton, OH | $43,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,590 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $19.18 ($39,890 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $39,890 against $39,680 nationally, 1% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $39,470, so Columbus pays 1% more.
Where does Columbus rank for food processing worker pay?
56 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,470 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.