Food Batchmakers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $36,600 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $21,200
90th percentile $57,520
Employed locally 180
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,200
    25th
    $27,630
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $57,520

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 60% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 40% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,430
    Williamsport, PA $46,210
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,910
    Gettysburg, PA $45,700
    Reading, PA $44,130
    Napa, CA $43,510

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$60,880
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$37,330
    Machinists$48,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,400
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Erie, PA is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.87 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Erie, PA is 10.3% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,200 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,630.