Food Batchmakers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $34,840 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $46,820
Employed locally 40
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,840
    50th (median)
    $34,840
    75th
    $44,450
    90th
    $46,820

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 36% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 64% 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
    Vineland, NJ $37,560
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $37,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,190
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,690

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,160
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$54,400
    Bakers$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Trenton, NJ is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.93 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Trenton, NJ is 14.6% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,840.