Food Batchmakers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $38,740 -5% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $52,320
Employed locally 440
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $33,880
    50th (median)
    $38,740
    75th
    $46,230
    90th
    $52,320

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 61% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 39% 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
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $47,430
    Williamsport, PA $46,210
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $45,910
    Gettysburg, PA $45,700
    Reading, PA $44,130
    Napa, CA $43,510

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,940
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,910
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,470
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,450
    Bakers $34,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Scranton, PA is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.58 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Scranton, PA is 5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,880.