Food Batchmakers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $35,320 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.98
10th percentile $24,050
90th percentile $50,220
Employed locally 720
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,050
    25th
    $28,780
    50th (median)
    $35,320
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $50,220

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 48% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 52% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,430
    Williamsport, PA $46,210
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,910
    Gettysburg, PA $45,700
    Reading, PA $44,130
    Napa, CA $43,510

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,220
    Machinists$50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Pittsburgh, PA is $16.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,050 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,780.