Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muncie, IN

Median annual salary $37,180 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $43,830
National median $40,100

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $31,840
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $37,180
    90th
    $43,830

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary is 35% 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
    Washington $51,730
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $47,100
    Wisconsin $44,750
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $44,280
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $41,460
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $40,200

    Related occupations in Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,350
    Machinists $43,790
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,850
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,300
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators in Muncie, IN is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary in Muncie, IN is 7.3% below 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,840.