Food Batchmakers Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $37,790 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.17
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $45,560
Employed locally 180
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $35,200
    50th (median)
    $37,790
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $45,560

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 40% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 60% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,060
    Bakers $40,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,760
    Production Workers, All Other $38,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Salinas, CA is $18.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.48 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Salinas, CA is 7.4% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,200.