Food Batchmakers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $45,910 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.07
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 840
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $45,910
    75th
    $50,410
    90th
    $59,110

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 58% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 42% 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
    Gettysburg, PA $45,700
    Reading, PA $44,130
    Napa, CA $43,510
    Lancaster, PA $40,370

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,360
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,060
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$38,070
    Machinists$54,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Harrisburg, PA is $22.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 12.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.