Food Batchmakers Salary in Fort Collins, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fort Collins-Loveland, CO

Median annual salary $36,390 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $47,320
Employed locally 390
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $36,390
    75th
    $37,710
    90th
    $47,320

    Fort Collins economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $91,364 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 40% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 60% 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
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,780
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,980
    Greeley, CO $48,150
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Wisconsin $46,760

    Related occupations in Fort Collins, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $80,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,770
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $77,290
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,160
    Machinists $59,500
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Fort Collins?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Fort Collins, CO is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.05 or more per hour.

    Is Fort Collins above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Fort Collins, CO is 10.8% 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 Fort Collins?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Fort Collins, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.