Food Batchmakers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,910 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.75
10th percentile $29,840
90th percentile $50,770
Employed locally 290
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,840
    25th
    $31,000
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $50,770

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 52% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 48% 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
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $38,210
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $37,390
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $37,350
    Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $37,250
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $36,070
    Florida $36,070

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,510
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,710
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,660
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Tampa, FL is $17.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.20 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Tampa, FL is 9.5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,840 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,000.