How much does a food processing worker make in Riverside?
$40,530a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $19.49 an hour or $3,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.49
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $40,530Highest 10%: $48,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $40,530 | $19.49 | |
| 75th | $43,720 | $21.02 | |
| 90th | $48,430 | $23.28 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Hanford, CA | $53,420 |
| San Jose, CA | $43,200 |
| Merced, CA | $42,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,250 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,770 |
| Modesto, CA | $39,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,530 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,490 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $37,280 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,420 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,410 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,020 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,710 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $19.49 ($40,530 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $40,530 against $39,680 nationally, 2% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,230, so Riverside pays 6% more.
Where does Riverside rank for food processing worker pay?
53 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,430 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.