Food Batchmakers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $55,570 +36.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.72
10th percentile $38,080
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 110
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,080
    25th
    $42,630
    50th (median)
    $55,570
    75th
    $66,280
    90th
    $66,280

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 59% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 41% 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
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Fort Wayne, IN $49,420
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,820
    Iowa $48,790
    Iowa City, IA $47,640

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$55,230
    Bakers$44,270
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Olympia, WA is $26.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.70 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Olympia, WA is 36.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,080 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,630.