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How much does a food processing worker make in Orlando?

$39,290a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $18.89 an hour or $3,274 a month.

Hourly
$18.89
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
67 of 150
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,610Median: $39,290Highest 10%: $57,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,610$18.08
25th$38,430$18.48
Median$39,290$18.89
75th$46,140$22.18
90th$57,420$27.61

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Jacksonville, FL$43,430
Miami, FL$41,740
Tampa, FL$39,670
Food Processing Worker salary in Florida Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $18.89 ($39,290 a year).

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

No: $39,290 against $39,680 nationally, 1% less.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $41,390, so Orlando pays 5% less.

Where does Orlando rank for food processing worker pay?

67 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,420 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.