Food Batchmakers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $35,360 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $43,980
Employed locally 310
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $43,980

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 48% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,270
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,680
    Production Workers, All Other $37,290
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.30 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13.3% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.