Food Batchmakers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $45,060 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $36,710
90th percentile $59,370
Employed locally 2,290
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,710
    25th
    $40,260
    50th (median)
    $45,060
    75th
    $50,840
    90th
    $59,370

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Fort Wayne, IN $49,420
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,820
    Iowa $48,790

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $62,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $77,680
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $53,090
    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $94,910
    Machinists $73,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Seattle, WA is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.68 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Seattle, WA is 10.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,710 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,260.