Food Batchmakers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $42,980 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.66
10th percentile $32,380
90th percentile $59,600
Employed locally 150
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,380
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $42,980
    75th
    $47,280
    90th
    $59,600

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 66% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 34% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,740
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,290
    Production Workers, All Other $33,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Little Rock, AR is $20.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.65 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Little Rock, AR is 5.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,380 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.