Food Batchmakers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $40,110 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.29
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $49,550
Employed locally 360
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $37,140
    50th (median)
    $40,110
    75th
    $48,780
    90th
    $49,550

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 43% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 57% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $51,080
    Production Workers, All Other $37,900
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $55,880
    Bakers $39,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Sacramento, CA is $19.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Sacramento, CA is 1.7% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,140.