Food Batchmakers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $37,440 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $55,060
Employed locally 830
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $46,870
    90th
    $55,060

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 39% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 61% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Logan, UT-ID $51,620
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,830
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,980

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Salt Lake City, UT is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.