Food Batchmakers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $34,800 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.73
10th percentile $27,720
90th percentile $46,420
Employed locally 110
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,720
    25th
    $30,010
    50th (median)
    $34,800
    75th
    $41,030
    90th
    $46,420

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 50% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 50% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,020
    Anchorage, AK $44,720
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,280
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $43,210
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Machinists $47,130
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Asheville, NC is $16.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.30 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Asheville, NC is 14.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,720 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,010.