Food Batchmakers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $34,410 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $43,830
Employed locally 210
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $31,180
    50th (median)
    $34,410
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $43,830

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 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
    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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260
    Longview, TX $28,900

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Amarillo, TX is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.80 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Amarillo, TX is 15.6% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,180.