Food Batchmakers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for food batchmakerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$34,570
- West Virginia$36,920
- Florida$37,790
- Texas$37,930
- Alabama$38,070
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | $50,620 | $48,300 | $24 | +15.7% | 4,160 |
| 2 | Vermont | $49,570 | $50,180 | $24 | +13.3% | 1,000 |
| 3 | Illinois | $48,720 | $48,130 | $23 | +11.4% | 12,320 |
| 4 | Idaho | $48,230 | $49,570 | $23 | +10.2% | 1,700 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $48,040 | $48,360 | $23 | +9.8% | 18,040 |
| 6 | Missouri | $47,650 | $45,690 | $23 | +8.9% | 2,280 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $46,740 | $46,900 | $22 | +6.8% | 4,570 |
| 8 | Colorado | $46,090 | $44,900 | $22 | +5.3% | 3,880 |
| 9 | Kansas | $45,780 | $42,850 | $22 | +4.6% | 3,230 |
| 10 | Georgia | $44,780 | $46,490 | $22 | +2.4% | 4,290 |
| 11 | Washington | $44,750 | $42,710 | $22 | +2.3% | 5,700 |
| 12 | Ohio | $44,450 | $44,590 | $21 | +1.6% | 7,040 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $44,380 | $42,940 | $21 | +1.4% | 7,660 |
| 14 | Maryland | $44,320 | $40,240 | $21 | +1.3% | 1,390 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $44,010 | $41,210 | $21 | +0.6% | 1,270 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $43,940 | $42,610 | $21 | +0.4% | 2,920 |
| 17 | Virginia | $43,910 | $41,080 | $21 | +0.4% | 2,870 |
| 18 | Michigan | $43,790 | $40,160 | $21 | +0.1% | 5,130 |
| 19 | California | $43,750 | $41,670 | $21 | +0% | 12,560 |
| 20 | Maine | $43,720 | $42,260 | $21 | -0.1% | 610 |
| 21 | Alaska | $43,500 | $39,030 | $21 | -0.6% | 100 |
| 22 | Utah | $43,310 | $41,390 | $21 | -1% | 3,250 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $43,270 | $40,840 | $21 | -1.1% | 250 |
| 24 | Oregon | $43,180 | $39,850 | $21 | -1.3% | 3,420 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $42,990 | $39,920 | $21 | -1.7% | 8,160 |
| 26 | Arizona | $42,350 | $40,550 | $20 | -3.2% | 2,300 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $42,310 | $38,250 | $20 | -3.3% | 3,640 |
| 28 | Indiana | $42,300 | $39,700 | $20 | -3.3% | 5,570 |
| 29 | Nevada | $41,990 | $41,120 | $20 | -4% | 880 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $41,970 | $39,110 | $20 | -4.1% | 1,460 |
| 31 | Delaware | $41,800 | $37,220 | $20 | -4.5% | 380 |
| 32 | Montana | $40,970 | $39,630 | $20 | -6.4% | 170 |
| 33 | New York | $40,530 | $38,470 | $19 | -7.4% | 8,460 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $40,490 | $37,470 | $19 | -7.5% | 190 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $40,340 | $39,200 | $19 | -7.8% | 660 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $40,300 | $38,990 | $19 | -7.9% | 2,120 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $40,150 | $39,250 | $19 | -8.2% | 310 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $39,950 | $38,430 | $19 | -8.7% | 100 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $39,390 | $37,390 | $19 | -10% | 450 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $39,360 | $37,070 | $19 | -10% | 700 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $39,090 | $37,490 | $19 | -10.7% | 360 |
| 42 | Massachusetts | $38,990 | $36,880 | $19 | -10.9% | 5,100 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $38,810 | $36,530 | $19 | -11.3% | 660 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $38,350 | $36,320 | $18 | -12.3% | 930 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $38,210 | $36,590 | $18 | -12.7% | 3,450 |
| 46 | Alabama | $38,070 | $36,980 | $18 | -13% | 1,280 |
| 47 | Texas | $37,930 | $37,500 | $18 | -13.3% | 13,250 |
| 48 | Florida | $37,790 | $35,500 | $18 | -13.6% | 3,670 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $36,920 | $34,660 | $18 | -15.6% | 70 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $34,570 | $34,620 | $17 | -21% | 530 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 330 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,920 | $64,370 | 480 |
| 2 | Battle Creek, MI | $75,370 | $60,740 | 270 |
| 3 | Harrisonburg, VA | $66,330 | $53,950 | 200 |
| 4 | Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $60,680 | $50,270 | 150 |
| 5 | Binghamton, NY | $60,670 | $50,470 | 80 |
| 6 | Decatur, IL | $57,880 | $57,270 | 490 |
| 7 | Williamsport, PA | $57,630 | $55,390 | 100 |
| 8 | Lexington-Fayette, KY | $56,730 | $57,970 | 490 |
| 9 | Topeka, KS | $56,390 | $54,860 | 770 |
| 10 | Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $55,730 | $53,820 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing food batchmakerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) | $56,510 | $52,530 | — |
| 2 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $54,550 | $55,860 | 3,970 |
| 3 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | $52,000 | $52,920 | 2,950 |
| 4 | Beverage Manufacturing | $52,000 | $52,920 | 2,950 |
| 5 | Chemical Manufacturing | $51,480 | $49,050 | 280 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $49,260 | $51,740 | 130 |
| 7 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $49,260 | $51,740 | 130 |
| 8 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $49,250 | $51,340 | 110 |
| 9 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $49,250 | $51,260 | 110 |
| 10 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, Local Government Owned | $49,250 | $51,340 | 110 |
| 11 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $49,250 | $51,780 | 120 |
| 12 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $49,250 | $51,340 | 110 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do food batchmakers make in the U.S.?
The median food batchmakers salary in the United States is $42,290 per year (mean $43,750), and about 80% earn between $31,990 and $58,940.
How much do food batchmakers make per hour?
Roughly $21 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $43,750 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays food batchmakers the most?
Iowa has the highest average pay for food batchmakers at $50,620 per year (median $48,300).
What is the job outlook for food batchmakers?
Employment is projected to change +6.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 24,200 openings per year.