Food Batchmakers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $46,670 +14.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $61,270
Employed locally 180
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $46,670
    75th
    $59,770
    90th
    $61,270

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 72% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 28% 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
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,030
    Modesto, CA $47,700
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $46,640

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,730
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,070
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Merced, CA is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Merced, CA is 14.4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.