Food Batchmakers Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $37,450 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.01
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $46,370
Employed locally 60
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $34,930
    50th (median)
    $37,450
    75th
    $45,110
    90th
    $46,370

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 47% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 53% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,990
    Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Fort Wayne, IN $49,420
    Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $48,820
    Iowa $48,790

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Machinists $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Wenatchee?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Wenatchee, WA is $18.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.20 or more per hour.

    Is Wenatchee above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Wenatchee, WA is 8.2% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,930.