How much does a food processing worker make in Seattle?
$47,800a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $22.98 an hour or $3,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.98
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,820Median: $47,800Highest 10%: $62,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,820 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $45,220 | $21.74 | |
| Median | $47,800 | $22.98 | |
| 75th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $62,040 | $29.83 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Longview, WA | $50,500 |
| Yakima, WA | $44,990 |
| Portland, OR | $36,640 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $22.98 ($47,800 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $47,800 against $39,680 nationally, 20% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $43,980, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for food processing worker pay?
8 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,040 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.