Food Production Operator information
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$11.78 - $12.87
1% of jobs
$12.87 - $13.96
2% of jobs
$13.96 - $15.06
6% of jobs
$16.15 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.06 - $16.15
16% of jobs
$16.15 - $17.24
17% of jobs
The median wage is $17.70 / hr.
$17.24 - $18.33
20% of jobs
$18.33 - $19.43
13% of jobs
$19.52 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$19.43 - $20.52
13% of jobs
$20.52 - $21.61
6% of jobs
$21.61 - $22.71
5% of jobs
$22.71 - $23.80
2% of jobs
How much do food production operator jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for food production operator in the United States is $18.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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