Food Batchmakers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $32,320 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.54
10th percentile $28,980
90th percentile $51,990
Employed locally 50
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,980
    25th
    $32,320
    50th (median)
    $32,320
    75th
    $38,760
    90th
    $51,990

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 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
    Rome, GA $52,680
    Logan, UT-ID $51,620
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,780
    Sheboygan, WI $48,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,170
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $46,060

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,430
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,020
    Production Workers, All Other $39,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Athens, GA is $15.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.99 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Athens, GA is 20.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,980 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,320.