Median Salary
$42,290
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$20.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$58,940
entry level starts ~$31,990
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 175,000 employed
How much does a Food Batchmaker make?
A Food Batchmaker earns a median annual salary of $42,290 in the United States, which works out to roughly $20.33 per hour for full-time work. Most Food Batchmakers earn between $31,990 at the entry level and $58,940 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $36,350 and $49,670 a year.
That is $19,100 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Food Batchmaker salary range by percentile
Half of all Food Batchmakers earn between $36,350 and $49,670 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,990 | $15.38 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,350 | $17.48 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,290 | $20.33 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $49,670 | $23.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,940 | $28.34 |
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Highest-paying states for Food Batchmaker
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Vermont leads the country for Food Batchmaker pay at $50,180 a year, followed by Idaho ($49,570) and Wisconsin ($48,360). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $34,620 — a gap of $15,560 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Food Batchmaker salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 50 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Vermont $50,180Idaho $49,570Wisconsin $48,360Iowa $48,300Illinois $48,130Kentucky $46,900Georgia $46,490Missouri $45,690Colorado $44,900Ohio $44,590Minnesota $42,940Kansas $42,850Washington $42,710Tennessee $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
Workforce and education
About 175,000 people work as Food Batchmakers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $43,750 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Food Batchmaker make in the United States?
The median Food Batchmaker salary in the United States is $42,290 per year, or about $20.33 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $31,990, while the top 10% of earners make $58,940 or more.
How does Food Batchmaker pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Food Batchmaker median of $42,290 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Food Batchmakers the most?
Vermont is the highest-paying state for Food Batchmakers, with a median salary of $50,180 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Food Batchmaker?
Becoming a Food Batchmaker typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Food Batchmakers work in the United States?
About 175,000 people were employed as Food Batchmakers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.