Food Batchmaker Salary
Food Batchmakers earn a median $42,290 a year nationally. Production Occupations
U.S. median
$42,290
$20.33 per hour
Range
$31,990 – $58,940
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
174,520
across the U.S.
▲3.7%
Pay trend: The median for food batchmakers in the U.S. rose from $40,790 (May 2024) to $42,290 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.3%.
What food batchmakers do
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +6.5% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 23,100
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of food batchmakers is projected to grow 6.5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 23,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Food Batchmaker take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$36,160
per year · effective tax rate 14.5%
$3,013Monthly
$1,507Twice a month
$1,391Every 2 weeks
$17.38Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,895
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,622
- Medicare (1.45%)$613
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$36,160
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,990 | $15.38 | $27,884 |
| 25th percentile | $36,350 | $17.48 | $31,387 |
| Median (50th) | $42,290 | $20.33 | $36,160 |
| 75th percentile | $49,670 | $23.88 | $42,090 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,940 | $28.34 | $49,538 |
Best cities for food batchmakers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta, GA | $48,780 | $39,466 | $39,443 | 2,530 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $47,660 | $38,260 | $36,933 | 8,490 |
| 3 | Minneapolis, MN | $45,020 | $36,764 | $35,072 | 4,490 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $42,370 | $36,224 | $32,595 | 3,010 |
| 5 | Dallas, TX | $38,950 | $33,476 | $32,473 | 4,190 |
| 6 | Philadelphia, PA | $37,010 | $30,781 | $30,015 | 2,540 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $33,830 | $29,362 | $29,771 | 3,210 |
| 8 | Los Angeles, CA | $38,930 | $32,408 | $28,536 | 4,130 |
| 9 | New York, NY | $38,790 | $31,850 | $28,295 | 6,860 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $37,010 | $30,287 | $27,975 | 3,840 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Atlanta, GA — $48,780
- Chicago, IL — $47,660
- Minneapolis, MN — $45,020
- Seattle, WA — $42,370
- Dallas, TX — $38,950
- Los Angeles, CA — $38,930
- New York, NY — $38,790
- Philadelphia, PA — $37,010
- Boston, MA — $37,010
- Houston, TX — $33,830
Food Batchmaker salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | $50,180 | +5.9% | $41,252 | $36,750 – $62,070 | 1,000 |
| Idaho | $49,570 | +12.4% | $40,491 | $32,980 – $61,230 | 1,700 |
| Wisconsin | $48,360 | +3.4% | $39,690 | $36,990 – $58,880 | 18,040 |
| Iowa | $48,300 | −1.0% | $39,805 | $35,830 – $62,780 | 4,160 |
| Illinois | $48,130 | −0.6% | $38,615 | $34,680 – $61,750 | 12,320 |
| Kentucky | $46,900 | +0.0% | $38,340 | $31,690 – $61,340 | 4,570 |
| Georgia | $46,490 | +5.6% | $37,745 | $28,680 – $58,960 | 4,290 |
| Missouri | $45,690 | −2.7% | $37,682 | $37,340 – $61,560 | 2,280 |
| Colorado | $44,900 | +3.0% | $36,990 | $36,820 – $61,130 | 3,880 |
| Ohio | $44,590 | +12.1% | $37,564 | $31,510 – $59,860 | 7,040 |
| Minnesota | $42,940 | +9.6% | $35,204 | $32,100 – $59,520 | 7,660 |
| Kansas | $42,850 | +2.4% | $35,019 | $32,000 – $62,350 | 3,230 |
| Washington | $42,710 | −5.2% | $36,497 | $36,920 – $58,780 | 5,700 |
| Tennessee | $42,610 | +9.2% | $36,417 | $34,850 – $56,570 | 2,920 |
| Maine | $42,260 | +7.5% | $34,465 | $36,320 – $56,160 | 610 |
| California | $41,670 | +3.9% | $34,464 | $35,700 – $58,010 | 12,560 |
| Utah | $41,390 | +6.7% | $34,540 | $31,840 – $57,610 | 3,250 |
| Nebraska | $41,210 | +6.2% | $34,297 | $31,840 – $54,720 | 1,270 |
| Nevada | $41,120 | +0.2% | $35,220 | $29,780 – $56,840 | 880 |
| Virginia | $41,080 | +3.6% | $33,640 | $31,670 – $56,160 | 2,870 |
| North Dakota | $40,840 | +4.4% | $34,995 | $35,180 – $51,840 | 250 |
| Arizona | $40,550 | +3.3% | $33,957 | $32,190 – $58,370 | 2,300 |
| Maryland | $40,240 | −8.7% | $32,965 | $31,680 – $61,960 | 1,390 |
| Michigan | $40,160 | +2.2% | $32,993 | $31,930 – $62,150 | 5,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,920 | −1.0% | $33,030 | $31,370 – $59,310 | 8,160 |
| Oregon | $39,850 | +3.2% | $31,542 | $35,050 – $56,430 | 3,420 |
| Indiana | $39,700 | −13.8% | $32,937 | $30,250 – $58,490 | 5,570 |
| Montana | $39,630 | −7.1% | $32,917 | $29,030 – $52,000 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $39,250 | +1.3% | $32,862 | $31,200 – $46,520 | 310 |
| South Dakota | $39,200 | +1.8% | $33,677 | $32,180 – $56,640 | 660 |
| Connecticut | $39,110 | +5.5% | $32,770 | $35,960 – $55,870 | 1,460 |
| Alaska | $39,030 | −11.8% | $33,541 | $34,540 – $56,070 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $38,990 | +6.7% | $32,201 | $31,290 – $48,880 | 2,120 |
| New York | $38,470 | +3.2% | $31,610 | $33,040 – $53,560 | 8,460 |
| Wyoming | $38,430 | +5.0% | $33,059 | $26,960 – $45,560 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $38,250 | +4.9% | $32,293 | $32,350 – $56,440 | 3,640 |
| Texas | $37,500 | +10.7% | $32,311 | $22,410 – $53,100 | 13,250 |
| Hawaii | $37,490 | +9.8% | $30,904 | $30,490 – $49,390 | 360 |
| New Hampshire | $37,470 | −5.2% | $32,287 | $33,630 – $49,150 | 190 |
| New Mexico | $37,390 | +4.0% | $31,582 | $28,990 – $52,640 | 450 |
| Delaware | $37,220 | +2.4% | $30,697 | $31,400 – $59,450 | 380 |
| South Carolina | $37,070 | +3.3% | $30,899 | $28,910 – $52,200 | 700 |
| Alabama | $36,980 | +4.9% | $30,309 | $29,110 – $49,740 | 1,280 |
| Massachusetts | $36,880 | +1.2% | $30,189 | $31,200 – $49,360 | 5,100 |
| North Carolina | $36,590 | −6.9% | $30,629 | $29,030 – $51,070 | 3,450 |
| Mississippi | $36,530 | +3.4% | $30,803 | $32,740 – $48,000 | 660 |
| Oklahoma | $36,320 | +0.2% | $30,274 | $27,060 – $51,260 | 930 |
| Florida | $35,500 | −1.6% | $30,704 | $28,680 – $50,090 | 3,670 |
| West Virginia | $34,660 | +46.9% | $29,108 | $26,100 – $47,630 | 70 |
| Louisiana | $34,620 | +1.4% | $29,345 | $27,630 – $43,530 | 530 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender | $41,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,810 | No formal educational credential | +0.4% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | $39,680 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $40,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Slaughterer and Meat Packer | $40,130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $38,300 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Baker | $37,160 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Print Binding and Finishing Worker | $42,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $42,660 | No formal educational credential | -19.2% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | $42,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make?
The national median salary for food batchmakers is $42,290 a year ($20.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,990 and the top 10% earn over $58,940. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays food batchmakers the most?
Vermont has the highest median pay at $50,180. After taxes and local prices, Atlanta, GA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many food batchmakers are there in the U.S.?
About 174,520 people work as food batchmakers nationwide.