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How much does a food processing worker make in Jacksonville?

$43,430a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Jacksonville, FL metro area. That is $20.88 an hour or $3,619 a month.

Hourly
$20.88
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
28 of 150
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $43,430Highest 10%: $58,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,070$18.78
25th$41,720$20.06
Median$43,430$20.88
75th$49,790$23.94
90th$58,000$27.88

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Miami, FL$41,740
Tampa, FL$39,670
Orlando, FL$39,290
Food Processing Worker salary in Florida Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Rolling Machine Setter$62,620
Machinist$59,700
Dental Laboratory Technician$58,880
Paper Goods Machine Setter$58,480
Welder$50,640
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Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, FL metro area is $20.88 ($43,430 a year).

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

Yes: $43,430 against $39,680 nationally, 9% more.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $41,390, so Jacksonville pays 5% more.

Where does Jacksonville rank for food processing worker pay?

28 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,000 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.