Food Batchmakers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $43,460 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,460
Employed locally 90
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,760
    50th (median)
    $43,460
    75th
    $43,460
    90th
    $43,460

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 63% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 37% 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
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Rochester, NY $48,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,160
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $38,730
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $37,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $37,190

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $37,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,690
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,140
    Machinists $48,970
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Utica, NY is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.57 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Utica, NY is 6.5% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,760.