Food Batchmakers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $35,940 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.28
10th percentile $31,080
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 60
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,080
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $35,940
    75th
    $37,310
    90th
    $45,760

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 48% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 52% 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
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,440
    Bakers $37,430
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $41,920
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Santa Fe, NM is $17.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 11.9% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,080 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.