Food Batchmakers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $36,900 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $29,600
90th percentile $55,590
Employed locally 900
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,600
    25th
    $32,020
    50th (median)
    $36,900
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $55,590

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 54% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 46% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Lima, OH $47,130
    Columbus, OH $46,080
    Toledo, OH $45,900
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,120
    Machinists $57,290
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Cleveland, OH is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.23 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Cleveland, OH is 9.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,020.