Food Batchmakers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,730 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.18
10th percentile $30,890
90th percentile $47,230
Employed locally 110
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,890
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $35,730
    75th
    $37,070
    90th
    $47,230

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,180
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,460
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$60,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58,360
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,120
    Bakers$37,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Southwest Colorado is $17.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.07 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Southwest Colorado is 12.4% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,890 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.