How much does a food processing worker make in Tyler?
$36,290a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,920Median: $36,290Highest 10%: $37,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,920 | $14.87 | |
| 25th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| Median | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 90th | $37,550 | $18.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| 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 |
| Waco, TX | $37,100 |
| College Station, TX | $36,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,690 |
| El Paso, TX | $30,680 |
Related jobs in Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $69,450 |
| Machinist | $58,170 |
| Grinding | $52,880 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $49,860 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $48,270 |
| Molding | $44,930 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $44,400 |
| Welder | $43,100 |
| Coating | $42,380 |
| Production Worker | $39,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $17.45 ($36,290 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $36,290 against $39,680 nationally, 9% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,150, so Tyler pays 10% less.
Where does Tyler rank for food processing worker pay?
121 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,550 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.