How much does a food processing worker make in Dayton?
$44,760a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $45,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $40,790 | $19.61 | |
| Median | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 90th | $45,210 | $21.74 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Canton, OH | $43,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,890 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,380 |
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Salaries for every job in Dayton, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Dayton than the national average?
Yes: $44,760 against $39,680 nationally, 13% more.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $39,470, so Dayton pays 13% more.
Where does Dayton rank for food processing worker pay?
19 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,210 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.