Food Batchmakers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $35,610 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $49,680
Employed locally 650
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,910
    50th (median)
    $35,610
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $49,680

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 50% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 50% 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
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Rochester, NY $48,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160
    Utica-Rome, NY $43,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $38,730
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,220

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,640
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,390
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,080
    Machinists $59,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Buffalo, NY is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.71 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Buffalo, NY is 12.7% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,910.