Food Batchmakers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $46,060 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $33,550
90th percentile $56,360
Employed locally 1,960
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,550
    25th
    $36,980
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $56,360

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 53% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 47% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,020

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,490
    Production Workers, All Other $40,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Atlanta, GA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.34 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Atlanta, GA is 12.9% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,550 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,980.