Food Batchmakers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,080 +13% vs national
Median hourly $22.16
10th percentile $30,870
90th percentile $57,210
Employed locally 990
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,870
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $46,080
    75th
    $49,210
    90th
    $57,210

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 58% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 42% 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
    Toledo, OH $45,900
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $40,130

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,110
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,400
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Columbus, OH is $22.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Columbus, OH is 13% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,870 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.