Food Batchmakers Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,330 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.35
10th percentile $30,320
90th percentile $47,030
Employed locally 60
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,320
    25th
    $32,080
    50th (median)
    $42,330
    75th
    $47,030
    90th
    $47,030

    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

    Related occupations in East Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,240
    Production Workers, All Other $41,560
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,260
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,150
    Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in East Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in East Tennessee is $20.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in East Tennessee is 3.8% 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 East Tennessee?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,320 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,080.