Food Batchmakers Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $38,210 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.37
10th percentile $31,640
90th percentile $51,290
Employed locally 330
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,640
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $38,210
    75th
    $48,520
    90th
    $51,290

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 60% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 40% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,390
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $37,350
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $37,250
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $36,910
    Florida $36,070
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,070

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,210
    Production Workers, All Other $35,470
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Lakeland, FL is $18.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Lakeland, FL is 6.3% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,640 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.