How much does a food processing worker make in Jackson?
$41,870a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $20.13 an hour or $3,489 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.13
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,710Median: $41,870Highest 10%: $42,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,710 | $15.73 | |
| 25th | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| 75th | $42,520 | $20.44 | |
| 90th | $42,660 | $20.51 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Memphis, TN | $38,170 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Gas Plant Operator | $80,270 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $74,560 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $69,250 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $63,170 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $62,530 |
| Welding | $55,550 |
| Tire Builder | $55,380 |
| Welder | $52,220 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $50,430 |
| Extruding | $50,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $20.13 ($41,870 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $41,870 against $39,680 nationally, 6% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $38,150, so Jackson pays 10% more.
Where does Jackson rank for food processing worker pay?
42 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,660 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.