Food Batchmakers Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $34,510 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.59
10th percentile $28,260
90th percentile $53,810
Employed locally 40
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,260
    25th
    $30,290
    50th (median)
    $34,510
    75th
    $46,900
    90th
    $53,810

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 42% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 58% 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
    Wisconsin $46,760
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $46,270
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,850
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $45,580

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,730
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,000
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $50,180
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $60,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Charleston, SC is $16.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.87 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Charleston, SC is 15.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,260 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,290.