How much does a food processing worker make in Washington?

$39,640a year

Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,303 a month.

Hourly: $19.06
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 63 of 150
Jobs in the area: 350

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,000Median: $39,640Highest 10%: $46,590

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,000	$16.35
25th	$37,030	$17.80
Median	$39,640	$19.06
75th	$45,390	$21.82
90th	$46,590	$22.40

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for food processing workers.

No other city in the state with data.

Food Processing Worker salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$77,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$76,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$73,600
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Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $19.06 ($39,640 a year).

Do food processing workers make more in Washington than the national average?

Yes: $39,640 against $39,680 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Washington rank for food processing worker pay?

63 of 150 metro areas with data.

How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,590 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.