Food Batchmakers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $45,720 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $58,330
Employed locally 360
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $45,720
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $58,330

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 59% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 41% 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
    Rome, GA $52,680
    Logan, UT-ID $51,620
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,780
    Sheboygan, WI $48,130
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $46,170
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $46,060

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $38,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,290
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Gainesville, GA is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.98 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Gainesville, GA is 12.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.