Food Batchmakers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $37,100 -9% vs national
Median hourly $17.84
10th percentile $32,230
90th percentile $43,690
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,230
    25th
    $37,100
    50th (median)
    $37,100
    75th
    $43,690
    90th
    $43,690

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 55% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 45% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,110
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    Charlottesville, VA $46,860
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Roanoke, VA is $17.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.95 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Roanoke, VA is 9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,230 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,100.