Food Batchmakers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $38,730 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.62
10th percentile $33,690
90th percentile $48,260
Employed locally 210
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,690
    25th
    $36,020
    50th (median)
    $38,730
    75th
    $45,830
    90th
    $48,260

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 55% 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
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Rochester, NY $48,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160
    Utica-Rome, NY $43,460
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,190

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,590
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,190
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,340
    Machinists $64,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Albany, NY is $18.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.78 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Albany, NY is 5.1% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,690 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,020.