How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.00 an hour or $5,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.00
- Vs. national median
- +49%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 25
- Jobs in the area
- 50
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| Median | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 75th | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 90th | $75,310 | $36.21 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.00 ($60,320 a year).
Do photographic process worker and processing machine operators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $60,320 against $40,610 nationally, 49% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $46,280, so Seattle pays 30% more.
Where does Seattle rank for photographic process worker and processing machine operator pay?
1 of 25 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,310 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.