Food Batchmakers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $34,550 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.61
10th percentile $21,040
90th percentile $58,100
Employed locally 400
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,040
    25th
    $27,790
    50th (median)
    $34,550
    75th
    $45,740
    90th
    $58,100

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 54% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 46% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,390
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $36,420
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $34,700
    Amarillo, TX $34,410
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,260
    Longview, TX $28,900

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Waco, TX is $16.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.84 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Waco, TX is 15.3% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,040 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,790.