How much does a food processing worker make in San Jose?
$43,200a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $20.77 an hour or $3,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.77
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $43,200Highest 10%: $50,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| Median | $43,200 | $20.77 | |
| 75th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 90th | $50,720 | $24.38 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Hanford, CA | $53,420 |
| Merced, CA | $42,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,250 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,530 |
| 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 San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $20.77 ($43,200 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $43,200 against $39,680 nationally, 9% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,230, so San Jose pays 13% more.
Where does San Jose rank for food processing worker pay?
29 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,720 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.