Food Batchmakers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $42,340 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 630
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $40,980
    50th (median)
    $42,340
    75th
    $48,170
    90th
    $58,190

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 59% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,780
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Greeley, CO $48,150
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Wisconsin $46,760

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $82,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $50,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400
    Bakers $40,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Boulder, CO is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.53 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Boulder, CO is 3.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,980.