Food Batchmakers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $34,700 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.68
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 610
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $34,700
    75th
    $42,050
    90th
    $50,700

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 36% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 64% 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
    Waco, TX $34,550
    Amarillo, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260
    Longview, TX $28,900

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,460
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $43,120
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,280
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Austin, TX is $16.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.46 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Austin, TX is 14.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.