Food Batchmakers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $46,160 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.19
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $57,300
Employed locally 330
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $46,160
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $57,300

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 29% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 71% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $88,990
    Production Workers, All Other $47,670
    Machinists $62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in San Jose, CA is $22.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in San Jose, CA is 13.2% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.