Food Batchmakers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $32,950 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $36,690
Employed locally 90
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $32,950
    75th
    $36,040
    90th
    $36,690

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 46% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 54% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,840
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,960
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,950
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Grand Junction, CO is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.23 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 19.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.