Food Batchmakers Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $43,210 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $28,320
90th percentile $57,420
Employed locally 280
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,320
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $43,210
    75th
    $47,250
    90th
    $57,420

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 45% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 55% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $46,020
    Anchorage, AK $44,720
    Winchester, VA-WV $43,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $43,280
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $40,890

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,640
    Production Workers, All Other $39,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,490
    Bakers $35,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Raleigh, NC is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.55 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Raleigh, NC is 5.9% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,320 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.