Food Batchmakers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $39,640 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.06
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 1,830
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $39,640
    75th
    $46,980
    90th
    $58,190

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 42% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 58% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Rockford, IL $50,800
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Semiconductor Processing Technicians $61,410
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,940
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Portland, OR-WA is $19.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.67 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 2.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.