How much does a food processing worker make in Tampa?
$39,670a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $19.07 an hour or $3,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.07
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $39,670Highest 10%: $56,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 25th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $39,670 | $19.07 | |
| 75th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 90th | $56,500 | $27.16 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Jacksonville, FL | $43,430 |
| Miami, FL | $41,740 |
| Orlando, FL | $39,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Tampa, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Tampa?
The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $19.07 ($39,670 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Tampa than the national average?
Yes: $39,670 against $39,680 nationally, 0% more.
How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $41,390, so Tampa pays 4% less.
Where does Tampa rank for food processing worker pay?
62 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Tampa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,500 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.