Washington Median
$42,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+1% vs US median
US median $42,290
State Rank
#13 of 50
5,700 employed here
How much does a Food Batchmaker make in Washington?
Food Batchmakers in Washington take home a median of $42,710 annually — roughly $20.53 an hour — which runs 1% above the national median of $42,290.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $36,920 while the top 10% make $58,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,720 and $47,650 a year.
Food Batchmaker salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,920 | $17.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,720 | $18.13 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,710 | $20.53 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $47,650 | $22.91 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,780 | $28.26 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories for Food Batchmaker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Food Batchmaker salary in other states
Vermont $50,180Idaho $49,570Wisconsin $48,360Iowa $48,300Illinois $48,130Kentucky $46,900Georgia $46,490Missouri $45,690Colorado $44,900Ohio $44,590Minnesota $42,940Kansas $42,850Tennessee $42,610Maine $42,260California $41,670Utah $41,390Nebraska $41,210Nevada $41,120Virginia $41,080North Dakota $40,840Arizona $40,550Maryland $40,240Michigan $40,160Pennsylvania $39,920Oregon $39,850Indiana $39,700Montana $39,630Rhode Island $39,250South Dakota $39,200Connecticut $39,110Alaska $39,030Arkansas $38,990New York $38,470Wyoming $38,430New Jersey $38,250Texas $37,500Hawaii $37,490New Hampshire $37,470New Mexico $37,390Delaware $37,220South Carolina $37,070Alabama $36,980Massachusetts $36,880North Carolina $36,590Mississippi $36,530Oklahoma $36,320Florida $35,500West Virginia $34,660Louisiana $34,620
Working as a Food Batchmaker in Washington
Nationally, about 175,000 people work as Food Batchmakers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Washington pay ($42,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Food Batchmaker make in Washington?
The median Food Batchmaker salary in Washington is $42,710 per year, or about $20.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,920 at the entry level to $58,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Food Batchmakers about 1% more than the national median of $42,290. Washington ranks 13th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Food Batchmakers?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $42,710 a year. About 5,700 Food Batchmakers are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.