Food Batchmakers Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $45,290 +11% vs national
Median hourly $21.77
10th percentile $34,080
90th percentile $46,810
Employed locally 60
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,080
    25th
    $34,080
    50th (median)
    $45,290
    75th
    $46,810
    90th
    $46,810

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 80% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 20% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $29,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,330
    Helpers--Production Workers $32,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,130
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Dothan, AL is $21.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Dothan, AL is 11% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,080 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,080.