How much does a food processing worker make in Richmond?
$38,240a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $18.38 an hour or $3,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,010Median: $38,240Highest 10%: $42,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| 25th | $36,010 | $17.31 | |
| Median | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 75th | $41,160 | $19.79 | |
| 90th | $42,750 | $20.55 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Washington, DC | $39,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,550 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $18.38 ($38,240 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $38,240 against $39,680 nationally, 4% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $37,810, so Richmond pays 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for food processing worker pay?
86 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,750 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.