Food Batchmakers Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $35,380 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.01
10th percentile $33,100
90th percentile $43,780
Employed locally 420
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,100
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $35,380
    75th
    $38,450
    90th
    $43,780

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 47% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 53% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Rockford, IL $50,800
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $50,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,480
    Bakers $36,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Salem, OR is $17.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.12 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Salem, OR is 13.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,100 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.