Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $18.98 an hour ($39,470 a year). About 1,640 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($39,680). Ohio ranks 24th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| 25% of workers | $18.37 | $38,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.98 | $39,470 |
| 75% of workers | $21.40 | $44,500 |
| 90% of workers | $21.86 | $45,470 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $44,760 | 190 |
| Canton-Massillon | $43,790 | 80 |
| Cincinnati | $40,590 | 80 |
| Columbus | $39,890 | 100 |
| Cleveland | $38,210 | 590 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $35,380 | 0 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $34,560 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,590 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $37,630 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,020 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $36,800 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $41,160 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,190 |
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