Food Batchmakers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $38,160 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $51,450
Employed locally 380
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $36,530
    50th (median)
    $38,160
    75th
    $42,960
    90th
    $51,450

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 34% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 66% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $38,730
    Connecticut $37,080
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $37,080
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $36,820
    New Haven, CT $36,580
    Grand Junction, CO $32,950

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,930
    Bakers $37,990
    Machinists $61,940
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Bridgeport, CT is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 6.4% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,530.