Food Batchmakers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $39,480 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.98
10th percentile $28,650
90th percentile $52,250
Employed locally 350
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,650
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $39,480
    75th
    $51,290
    90th
    $52,250

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 57% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 43% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $48,540
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,070
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $47,690

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,390
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,560
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Birmingham, AL is $18.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Birmingham, AL is 3.2% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,650 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.