Food Batchmakers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $36,680 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $30,820
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 30
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,820
    25th
    $32,800
    50th (median)
    $36,680
    75th
    $38,600
    90th
    $44,920

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 58% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 42% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Rome, GA $52,680
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,480
    Bakers $36,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Bangor, ME is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.32 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Bangor, ME is 10.1% 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 Bangor?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,820 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,800.