Food Batchmakers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $43,280 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $61,660
Employed locally 1,720
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $43,280
    75th
    $48,460
    90th
    $61,660

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 32% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 68% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,950
    Bakers$45,620
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$54,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in San Francisco, CA is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in San Francisco, CA is 6.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.