What is the average Food Batchmakers salary?

The average Food Batchmakers salary in the United States is $43,750 per year ($21.04/hr) as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What is the median Food Batchmakers salary?

The median Food Batchmakers salary is $42,290 per year, meaning half of all Food Batchmakerss earn more than this and half earn less.

Which state pays Food Batchmakerss the most?

Iowa has the highest average Food Batchmakers salary at $50,620 per year according to BLS May 2025 data.

Food Batchmakers Salary (2025)

Based on 174,520 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data

Annual Mean

$43,750

$21.04/hr

Annual Median

$42,290

$20.33/hr

Bottom 10%

$31,990

$15.38/hr

Top 10%

$58,940

$28.34/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$31,990	$15.38/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$36,350	$17.47/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$42,290	$20.33/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$49,670	$23.88/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$58,940	$28.34/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$32K

25th

$36K

Median

$42K

75th

$50K

90th

$59K

Highest Paying States for Food Batchmakers

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

State	Annual Mean	vs US Average	Employment
Iowa	$50,620	+15.7% vs US avg	4,160
Vermont	$49,570	+13.3% vs US avg	1,000
Illinois	$48,720	+11.4% vs US avg	12,320
Idaho	$48,230	+10.2% vs US avg	1,700
Wisconsin	$48,040	+9.8% vs US avg	18,040
Missouri	$47,650	+8.9% vs US avg	2,280
Kentucky	$46,740	+6.8% vs US avg	4,570
Colorado	$46,090	+5.3% vs US avg	3,880
Kansas	$45,780	+4.6% vs US avg	3,230
Georgia	$44,780	+2.4% vs US avg	4,290

Geographic Salary Variation

Food Batchmakers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Iowa at an average of $50,620 per year, while Georgia has an average of $44,780 — a difference of $5,840. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

Highest Paying Metro Areas

Top cities by average annual wage

Lexington-Fayette, KY

Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

$53,820

per year

About Food Batchmakers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 174,520 workers were employed as Food Batchmakerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $43,750 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-3092

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($31,990) represents entry-level or part-time Food Batchmakerss, while the 90th percentile ($58,940) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($42,290) is the midpoint — half of all Food Batchmakerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.

Related Occupations in Production Occupations

Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators

$44,650

median/yr

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

$74,450

median/yr

Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

$48,570

median/yr

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

$53,750

median/yr

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.