Food Batchmakers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $39,880 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.17
10th percentile $29,730
90th percentile $47,970
Employed locally 690
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,730
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $39,880
    75th
    $40,000
    90th
    $47,970

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 51% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 49% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Fayetteville, AR is $19.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.16 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 2.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,730 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.