How much does a food processing worker make in Texas?
$40,150a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Texas. That is $19.30 an hour or $3,346 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 6,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,750Median: $40,150Highest 10%: $46,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| 25th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $40,150 | $19.30 | |
| 75th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| 90th | $46,610 | $22.41 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $42,730 |
| Killeen, TX | $40,590 |
| Beaumont, TX | $38,870 |
| Houston, TX | $38,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $38,090 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $38,080 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,910 |
| San Angelo, TX | $37,550 |
| Waco, TX | $37,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $36,980 |
| College Station, TX | $36,590 |
| Tyler, TX | $36,290 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,690 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,180 |
| Longview, TX | $34,240 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 19. Florida | $41,390 |
| 20. Indiana | $41,250 |
| 21. Wisconsin | $40,590 |
| 22. Texas | $40,150 |
| 23. Delaware | $39,470 |
| 24. Ohio | $39,470 |
| 25. Michigan | $38,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.30 ($40,150 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $40,150 against $39,680 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for food processing worker pay?
Texas ranks 22 of 46 states.
Which city in Texas pays food processing workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $42,730 a year.
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.