Food Batchmakers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $45,380 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.82
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $57,460
Employed locally 320
National median $40,790

Compare Food Batchmakers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Yakima, WA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Food Batchmakers
in
Yakima, WA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $45,380
    75th
    $48,880
    90th
    $57,460

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 67% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 33% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220
    Food Processing Workers, All Other$43,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Yakima, WA is $21.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.46 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Yakima, WA is 11.3% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.