How much does a food processing worker make in Virginia?
$37,810a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Virginia. That is $18.18 an hour or $3,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.18
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,790Median: $37,810Highest 10%: $43,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| Median | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 75th | $41,290 | $19.85 | |
| 90th | $43,390 | $20.86 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $39,640 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,550 |
| Richmond, VA | $38,240 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,960 |
| Kingsport, TN | $36,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 30. Mississippi | $38,150 |
| 31. Arkansas | $37,840 |
| 32. Georgia | $37,810 |
| 33. Virginia | $37,810 |
| 34. West Virginia | $37,750 |
| 35. Montana | $37,740 |
| 36. Alabama | $37,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.18 ($37,810 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $37,810 against $39,680 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Virginia rank for food processing worker pay?
Virginia ranks 33 of 46 states.
Which city in Virginia pays food processing workers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $39,640 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.