Food Batchmakers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $23,210 -43.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.16
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $35,490
Employed locally 210
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $18,320
    50th (median)
    $23,210
    75th
    $28,400
    90th
    $35,490

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 44% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 56% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,700
    Waco, TX $34,550
    Amarillo, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $52,110
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $36,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $28,210
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $39,780
    Bakers $27,300
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in McAllen, TX is $11.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.38 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in McAllen, TX is 43.1% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,320.