Food Batchmakers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $46,860 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $26,760
90th percentile $58,330
Employed locally 30
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,760
    25th
    $36,510
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $58,330
    90th
    $58,330

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 48% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,110
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160
    Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $44,740

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,780
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,660
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $33,760
    Bakers $30,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Charlottesville, VA is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.04 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 14.9% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,760 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,510.