How much does a food processing worker make in El Paso?
$30,680a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $14.75 an hour or $2,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.75
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 142 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,100Median: $30,680Highest 10%: $38,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,100 | $9.66 | |
| 25th | $28,180 | $13.55 | |
| Median | $30,680 | $14.75 | |
| 75th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $38,560 | $18.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Austin, TX | $42,730 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,590 |
| Beaumont, TX | $38,870 |
| Houston, TX | $38,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,090 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,080 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,910 |
| Waco, TX | $37,100 |
| College Station, TX | $36,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,290 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,690 |
Related jobs in El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $97,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $61,270 |
| Rolling Machine Setter | $52,950 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $50,030 |
| Machinist | $46,880 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $45,800 |
| Welder | $45,000 |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter | $43,890 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting | $41,390 |
| Metal Worker and Plastic Worker | $40,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $14.75 ($30,680 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $30,680 against $39,680 nationally, 23% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,150, so El Paso pays 24% less.
Where does El Paso rank for food processing worker pay?
142 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,560 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.