Food Batchmakers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $44,360 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.33
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $55,960
Employed locally 80
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $44,360
    75th
    $49,460
    90th
    $55,960

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680
    Bakers $38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Santa Cruz, CA is $21.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 8.8% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.