Food Production Operative wage data, wages by experience level, and regional analysis.
Average Wage
$17/hr
Wage Growth
+4.3%
Workers Employed
130,000
Wage Range
$14.6-$19.4
Nominal wages by region
Las Vegas
NVLas Vegas-Henderson-Paradise
$17.90/hr
Chicago
ILChicago-Naperville-Elgin
$17.90/hr
Dallas
TXDallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
$17.50/hr
Philadelphia
PAPhiladelphia-Camden-Wilmington
$17.00/hr
Austin
TXAustin-Round Rock-Georgetown
$17.00/hr
Charlotte
NCCharlotte-Concord-Gastonia
$16.50/hr
Phoenix
AZPhoenix-Mesa-Chandler
$16.50/hr
Nashville
TNNashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin
$16.10/hr
Columbus
OHColumbus
$15.60/hr
Cincinnati
OHCincinnati
$15.60/hr
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Data-driven insights and recommendations
Best Value Market
Dallas
Dallas offers the best wage-to-cost-of-living ratio for food production operatives.
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