Food Batchmakers Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,700 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.93
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $62,180
Employed locally 350
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $37,460
    50th (median)
    $47,700
    75th
    $62,180
    90th
    $62,180

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,030
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Merced, CA $46,670
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $46,640

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $56,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,270
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,920
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $39,820
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Modesto, CA is $22.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.86 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Modesto, CA is 16.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,460.