Food Batchmakers Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $30,600 -25% vs national
Median hourly $14.71
10th percentile $22,350
90th percentile $46,320
Employed locally 310
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,350
    25th
    $28,040
    50th (median)
    $30,600
    75th
    $36,140
    90th
    $46,320

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 51% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 49% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,430
    Williamsport, PA $46,210
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,910
    Gettysburg, PA $45,700
    Reading, PA $44,130
    Napa, CA $43,510

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,750
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,920
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,160
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,040
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $52,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Altoona, PA is $14.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Altoona, PA is 25% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,350 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,040.