Food Batchmakers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $35,360 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.00
10th percentile $24,360
90th percentile $47,580
Employed locally 60
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,360
    25th
    $34,670
    50th (median)
    $35,360
    75th
    $37,960
    90th
    $47,580

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 55% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 45% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area $48,540
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,070
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $47,690

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,780
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Decatur, AL is $17.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Decatur, AL is 13.3% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,360 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,670.