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How much does a food processing worker make in Greenville?

$37,060a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,088 a month.

Hourly
$17.82
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
107 of 150
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $37,060Highest 10%: $41,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,840$16.75
25th$37,060$17.82
Median$37,060$17.82
75th$37,660$18.11
90th$41,270$19.84

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Charlotte, NC$38,850
Charleston, SC$38,560
Augusta, GA$38,480
Columbia, SC$35,980
Food Processing Worker salary in South Carolina Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,660
Chemical Plant and System Operator$60,430
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$59,350
Machinist$57,970
Gas Plant Operator$57,080
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Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Greenville?

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $17.82 ($37,060 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Greenville than the national average?

No: $37,060 against $39,680 nationally, 7% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $37,060, so Greenville pays 0% more.

Where does Greenville rank for food processing worker pay?

107 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Greenville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,270 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.