Food Batchmakers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $37,490 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $50,890
Employed locally 90
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $36,420
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $44,860
    90th
    $50,890

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.68 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 8.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,420.