Food Batchmakers Salary in Staunton, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA

Median annual salary $39,660 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.07
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $48,400
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $39,660
    50th (median)
    $39,660
    75th
    $48,400
    90th
    $48,400

    Staunton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 56% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 44% 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
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $48,110
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    Charlottesville, VA $46,860
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160

    Related occupations in Staunton, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $52,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,060
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $62,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,780
    Machinists $56,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Staunton?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Staunton, VA is $19.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.59 or more per hour.

    Is Staunton above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Staunton, VA is 2.8% 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 Staunton?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in Staunton, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,660.