Food Batchmakers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $38,540 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.53
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $52,070
Employed locally 910
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $35,620
    50th (median)
    $38,540
    75th
    $45,450
    90th
    $52,070

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 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
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $48,030
    Modesto, CA $47,700
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $47,070
    Merced, CA $46,670

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,720
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,290
    Production Workers, All Other $37,520
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,620
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Riverside, CA is $18.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.95 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Riverside, CA is 5.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,620.