How much does a food processing worker make in Oregon?
$38,170a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Oregon. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,390Median: $38,170Highest 10%: $53,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,390 | $14.61 | |
| 25th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| Median | $38,170 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $45,180 | $21.72 | |
| 90th | $53,930 | $25.93 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $36,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 26. Oklahoma | $38,530 |
| 27. Maine | $38,270 |
| 28. California | $38,230 |
| 29. Oregon | $38,170 |
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
| 31. Arkansas | $37,840 |
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $18.35 ($38,170 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $38,170 against $39,680 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Oregon rank for food processing worker pay?
Oregon ranks 29 of 46 states.
Which city in Oregon pays food processing workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $36,640 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.