How much does a food processing worker make in Denver?
$47,750a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.96 an hour or $3,979 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.96
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,670Median: $47,750Highest 10%: $53,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| Median | $47,750 | $22.96 | |
| 75th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $53,060 | $25.51 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Boulder, CO | $48,850 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,240 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $43,930 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.96 ($47,750 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $47,750 against $39,680 nationally, 20% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $46,930, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for food processing worker pay?
9 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,060 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.