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How much does a food processing worker make in Raleigh?

$48,600a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,050 a month.

Hourly
$23.37
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
7 of 150
Jobs in the area
470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,830Median: $48,600Highest 10%: $48,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,830$18.19
25th$38,610$18.56
Median$48,600$23.37
75th$48,600$23.37
90th$48,600$23.37

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Burlington, NC$39,800
Hickory, NC$39,150
Charlotte, NC$38,850
Virginia Beach, VA$38,550
Durham, NC$37,550
Greensboro, NC$36,660
Winston-Salem, NC$36,380
Fayetteville, NC$36,290
Food Processing Worker salary in North Carolina Food Processing Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $23.37 ($48,600 a year).

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

Yes: $48,600 against $39,680 nationally, 22% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $37,360, so Raleigh pays 30% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for food processing worker pay?

7 of 150 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,600 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.