Food Batchmakers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $34,620 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $29,790
90th percentile $43,530
Employed locally 120
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,790
    25th
    $31,680
    50th (median)
    $34,620
    75th
    $40,080
    90th
    $43,530

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 56% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 44% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Eau Claire, WI $50,470
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,600

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $105,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $60,480
    Production Workers, All Other $44,560
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $78,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in New Orleans?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in New Orleans, LA is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.93 or more per hour.

    Is New Orleans above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in New Orleans, LA is 15.1% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,790 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,680.