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How much does a food processing worker make in Salt Lake City?

$31,160a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $14.98 an hour or $2,597 a month.

Hourly
$14.98
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
141 of 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,820Median: $31,160Highest 10%: $45,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,820$14.82
25th$30,830$14.82
Median$31,160$14.98
75th$35,900$17.26
90th$45,830$22.03

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

Provo, UT$44,240
Logan, UT$43,010
Ogden, UT$40,990
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Gas Plant Operator$102,400
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,330
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$62,510
Plant and System Operator$62,470
Machinist$61,640
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$60,510
Welder$60,190
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $14.98 ($31,160 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

No: $31,160 against $39,680 nationally, 21% less.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $41,400, so Salt Lake City pays 25% less.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for food processing worker pay?

141 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,830 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.