Food Batchmakers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $35,090 -14% vs national
Median hourly $16.87
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $45,300
Employed locally 380
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,970
    50th (median)
    $35,090
    75th
    $36,470
    90th
    $45,300

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 38% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 62% 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
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $51,260
    Madison, WI $47,440
    Lima, OH $47,130
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,520
    Yakima, WA $45,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,060

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,840
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,650
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,160
    Machinists $60,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Worcester, MA is $16.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.80 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Worcester, MA is 14% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,970.