Food Batchmakers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $40,890 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.66
10th percentile $31,560
90th percentile $55,480
Employed locally 620
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,560
    25th
    $35,870
    50th (median)
    $40,890
    75th
    $46,120
    90th
    $55,480

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 51% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 49% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,020
    Anchorage, AK $44,720
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,280
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $43,210
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$53,760
    Production Workers, All Other$37,820
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $19.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 0.2% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,560 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,870.