How much does a food processing worker make in Ohio?
$39,470a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Ohio. That is $18.98 an hour or $3,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.98
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,880Median: $39,470Highest 10%: $45,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Median | $39,470 | $18.98 | |
| 75th | $44,500 | $21.39 | |
| 90th | $45,470 | $21.86 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dayton, OH | $44,760 |
| Canton, OH | $43,790 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,590 |
| Columbus, OH | $39,890 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38,210 |
| Youngstown, OH | $35,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 21. Wisconsin | $40,590 |
| 22. Texas | $40,150 |
| 23. Delaware | $39,470 |
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
| 25. Michigan | $38,750 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,530 |
| 27. Maine | $38,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $18.98 ($39,470 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $39,470 against $39,680 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Ohio rank for food processing worker pay?
Ohio ranks 24 of 46 states.
Which city in Ohio pays food processing workers the most?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH, with a median of $44,760 a year.
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.