Food Batchmakers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $22,010 -46% vs national
Median hourly $10.58
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,600
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $18,480
    50th (median)
    $22,010
    75th
    $33,430
    90th
    $45,600

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 43% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 57% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,700
    Waco, TX $34,550
    Amarillo, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers $29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $34,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Brownsville, TX is $10.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.92 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Brownsville, TX is 46% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,480.