Food Batchmakers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $44,130 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.22
10th percentile $32,410
90th percentile $49,800
Employed locally 380
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,410
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $44,130
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $49,800

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 57% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 43% 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
    Napa, CA $43,510
    Lancaster, PA $40,370

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,670
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,460
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,230
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $52,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Reading, PA is $21.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Reading, PA is 8.2% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,410 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.