Processor Salary

$18.5K

$33K

$54.5K

$34,822

/year

$16.74

/hour

Processor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$34,822

Columbus

Ohio

$33,635

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    How much does a Processor make?

    As of Jun 13, 2026, the average annual pay for a Processor in the United States is $34,822 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.74 an hour. This is the equivalent of $669/week or $2,901/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $54,500 and as low as $18,500, the majority of Processor salaries currently range between $28,000 (25th percentile) to $40,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $49,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Processor varies greatly (by as much as 12000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Processor in your area makes on average $33,635 per year, or $1,187 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $34,822. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Processor salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Processor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Processor on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Processor Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Processor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Kentville, NS, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $7,128 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $7,816 (22.4%) above the $34,822 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Processor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Berkeley, CA, and San Francisco, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Processor role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $42,638

    $20.50

    Kentville, NS

    $42,222

    $20.30

    Sitka, AK

    $41,950

    $20.17

    Carcross, YT

    $41,929

    $20.16

    South San Francisco, CA

    $41,845

    $20.12

    Haines Junction, YT

    $41,785

    $20.09

    North Cowichan, BC

    $41,662

    $20.03

    Oak Bay, BC

    $41,427

    $19.92

    Victoria, BC

    $41,251

    $19.83

    San Francisco, CA

    $41,027

    $19.72

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Processor Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Processor category.

    For example Endo jobs pay as much as $175,315 (503.5%) more than the average Processor salary of $34,822. If you're qualified, finding work as a Endo may help you make more money than that of the average Processor position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Endo

    $210,137

    $101.03

    Work From Home Bms Controls Engineer

    $96,574

    $46.43

    Field Service Representative I Drilling Fluids

    $52,098

    $25.05

    Instrument Technician Sterile Processing

    $49,665

    $23.88

    Office Coordinator

    $42,872

    $20.61

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Processor salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $34,822 per year or $16.74 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.