Food Batchmakers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $28,480 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.69
10th percentile $25,700
90th percentile $33,890
Employed locally 190
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,700
    25th
    $28,480
    50th (median)
    $28,480
    75th
    $33,380
    90th
    $33,890

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 43% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,700
    Waco, TX $34,550
    Amarillo, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $57,330
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $21,540
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Abilene, TX is $13.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.29 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Abilene, TX is 30.2% below the national median of $40,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Batchmakers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,700 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,480.