Food Batchmakers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $42,850 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $46,650
Employed locally 30
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,680
    50th (median)
    $42,850
    75th
    $46,650
    90th
    $46,650

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 62% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 38% 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
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,030
    Modesto, CA $47,700
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Merced, CA $46,670

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $43,680
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $75,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Chico, CA is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Chico, CA is 5.1% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,680.