How much does a food processing worker make in Georgia?
$37,810a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Georgia. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 5,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,300Median: $37,810Highest 10%: $47,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,300 | $13.61 | |
| 25th | $34,700 | $16.68 | |
| Median | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 90th | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Albany, GA | $44,390 |
| Columbus, GA | $39,190 |
| Augusta, GA | $38,480 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,660 |
| Savannah, GA | $36,220 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,670 |
| Valdosta, GA | $28,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 29. Oregon | $38,170 |
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
| 31. Arkansas | $37,840 |
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
| 34. West Virginia | $37,750 |
| 35. Montana | $37,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $18.18 ($37,810 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $37,810 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Georgia rank for food processing worker pay?
Georgia ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Georgia pays food processing workers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $47,320 a year.
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.