Food Batchmakers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $35,990 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.30
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $48,470
Employed locally 80
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $35,990
    75th
    $41,970
    90th
    $48,470

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 53% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 47% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Rome, GA $52,680
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,500
    Bakers $35,190
    Sewing Machine Operators $40,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,420
    Production Workers, All Other $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Lewiston, ME is $17.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.40 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Lewiston, ME is 11.8% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.