SOC 513092

Food Batchmakers

Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.

National Median

$40,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$40,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$30,850

Experienced (90th pct)

$57,800

Total Employed

171,660

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience LevelEstimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience$30,850 - $35,340
Mid Career2-8 years experience$35,340 - $49,010
Senior / Expert8+ years experience$49,010 - $57,800

Highest Paying Locations for Food Batchmakers

Food Batchmakers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan AreaMedian SalaryEmployed
Harrisonburg, VA$65,770150
Lexington-Fayette, KY$64,980N/A
Cedar Rapids, IA$62,360510
Springfield, MO$60,090290
Binghamton, NY$58,65070
Joplin, MO-KS$57,700360
Battle Creek, MI$55,890380
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$55,570110
Topeka, KS$55,340610
Rome, GA$52,68050
Logan, UT-ID$51,620540
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area$51,210120
Evansville, IN$51,160450
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area$51,070170
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area$50,9701,040
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$50,930270
Rockford, IL$50,800380
Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area$50,790220
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$50,78040
Dubuque, IA$50,590160
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area$50,48080
Eau Claire, WI$50,470340
Traverse City, MI$50,290170
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area$49,990340
Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area$49,830110
Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area$49,7601,240
Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area$49,760130
Rochester, MN$49,490170
Fort Wayne, IN$49,420490
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area$49,400350
Ames, IA$49,35090
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area$48,960150
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area$48,8201,060
Iowa$48,7904,990
St. Louis, MO-IL$48,7301,120
Illinois$48,44013,400
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN$48,2301,080
Greeley, CO$48,150610
Sheboygan, WI$48,1301,410
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area$48,110170
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area$48,070620
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$48,0309,500
Rochester, NY$48,000800
Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area$47,850170
Modesto, CA$47,700350
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area$47,690620
Iowa City, IA$47,64060
Fond du Lac, WI$47,600180
Kennewick-Richland, WA$47,520590
Madison, WI$47,4401,400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Food Batchmakers?
The national median annual salary for Food Batchmakers is $40,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Food Batchmakerss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Food Batchmakerss is Harrisonburg, VA, with a median salary of $65,770.
How much can an experienced Food Batchmakers make?
Top-earning Food Batchmakerss (90th percentile) make $57,800 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.