Food Batchmakers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $47,520 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $57,320
Employed locally 590
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $57,240
    90th
    $57,320

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 55% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 45% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Fort Wayne, IN $49,420
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,820
    Iowa $48,790

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Kennewick, WA is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Kennewick, WA is 16.5% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.