How much does a food processing worker make in Jackson?
$43,150a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.75
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $43,150Highest 10%: $50,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $43,150 | $20.75 | |
| 75th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 90th | $50,960 | $24.50 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $47,320 |
| Morristown, TN | $46,320 |
| Nashville, TN | $42,840 |
| Cleveland, TN | $39,380 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,860 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $20.75 ($43,150 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Jackson than the national average?
Yes: $43,150 against $39,680 nationally, 9% more.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $42,690, so Jackson pays 1% more.
Where does Jackson rank for food processing worker pay?
31 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,960 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.