Food Batchmakers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $41,740 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.07
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $51,530
Employed locally 650
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $41,740
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $51,530

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 41% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 59% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in San Diego, CA is $20.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in San Diego, CA is 2.3% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.