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How much does a food processing worker make in Morristown?

$46,320a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $22.27 an hour or $3,860 a month.

Hourly
$22.27
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
13 of 150
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,580Median: $46,320Highest 10%: $46,320
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,580$18.07
25th$43,250$20.79
Median$46,320$22.27
75th$46,320$22.27
90th$46,320$22.27

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Chattanooga, TN$47,320
Jackson, TN$43,150
Nashville, TN$42,840
Cleveland, TN$39,380
Knoxville, TN$38,860
Memphis, TN$38,170
Food Processing Worker salary in Tennessee Food Processing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,450
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$62,760
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$48,420
Tool and Die Maker$48,400
Machinist$47,370
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$47,240
Welder$47,070
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$46,680
Production Worker$45,130
Coating$44,780
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $22.27 ($46,320 a year).

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

Yes: $46,320 against $39,680 nationally, 17% more.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,690, so Morristown pays 9% more.

Where does Morristown rank for food processing worker pay?

13 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,320 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.