Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $43,490 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.91
10th percentile $35,710
90th percentile $49,130
Employed locally 40
National median $40,100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,710
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $43,490
    75th
    $49,130
    90th
    $49,130

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 56% Median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,880
    New York $72,160
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $69,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,290
    Washington $51,730
    Michigan $51,590

    Nearby metros — Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,410
    Florida $35,960
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $27,080

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,140
    Production Workers, All Other$36,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators make per hour in Jacksonville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Jacksonville, FL is $20.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

    Is Jacksonville above or below average for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary in Jacksonville, FL is 8.5% above the national median of $40,100. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $35,710 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.