Food Batchmakers Salary by State
The national median pay for food batchmakers is $42,290 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,620 in Louisiana to $50,180 in Vermont.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $31,990
- 25th percentile
- $36,350
- Median
- $42,290
- 75th percentile
- $49,670
- Top 10%
- $58,940
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 174,520 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $50,180 | +19% | $36,750 | $62,070 | 1,000 |
| 2 | Idaho | $49,570 | +17% | $32,980 | $61,230 | 1,700 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $48,360 | +14% | $36,990 | $58,880 | 18,040 |
| 4 | Iowa | $48,300 | +14% | $35,830 | $62,780 | 4,160 |
| 5 | Illinois | $48,130 | +14% | $34,680 | $61,750 | 12,320 |
| 6 | Kentucky | $46,900 | +11% | $31,690 | $61,340 | 4,570 |
| 7 | Georgia | $46,490 | +10% | $28,680 | $58,960 | 4,290 |
| 8 | Missouri | $45,690 | +8% | $37,340 | $61,560 | 2,280 |
| 9 | Colorado | $44,900 | +6% | $36,820 | $61,130 | 3,880 |
| 10 | Ohio | $44,590 | +5% | $31,510 | $59,860 | 7,040 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $42,940 | +2% | $32,100 | $59,520 | 7,660 |
| 12 | Kansas | $42,850 | +1% | $32,000 | $62,350 | 3,230 |
| 13 | Washington | $42,710 | +1% | $36,920 | $58,780 | 5,700 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $42,610 | +1% | $34,850 | $56,570 | 2,920 |
| 15 | Maine | $42,260 | 0% | $36,320 | $56,160 | 610 |
| 16 | California | $41,670 | −1% | $35,700 | $58,010 | 12,560 |
| 17 | Utah | $41,390 | −2% | $31,840 | $57,610 | 3,250 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $41,210 | −3% | $31,840 | $54,720 | 1,270 |
| 19 | Nevada | $41,120 | −3% | $29,780 | $56,840 | 880 |
| 20 | Virginia | $41,080 | −3% | $31,670 | $56,160 | 2,870 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $40,840 | −3% | $35,180 | $51,840 | 250 |
| 22 | Arizona | $40,550 | −4% | $32,190 | $58,370 | 2,300 |
| 23 | Maryland | $40,240 | −5% | $31,680 | $61,960 | 1,390 |
| 24 | Michigan | $40,160 | −5% | $31,930 | $62,150 | 5,130 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $39,920 | −6% | $31,370 | $59,310 | 8,160 |
| 26 | Oregon | $39,850 | −6% | $35,050 | $56,430 | 3,420 |
| 27 | Indiana | $39,700 | −6% | $30,250 | $58,490 | 5,570 |
| 28 | Montana | $39,630 | −6% | $29,030 | $52,000 | 170 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $39,250 | −7% | $31,200 | $46,520 | 310 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $39,200 | −7% | $32,180 | $56,640 | 660 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $39,110 | −8% | $35,960 | $55,870 | 1,460 |
| 32 | Alaska | $39,030 | −8% | $34,540 | $56,070 | 100 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $38,990 | −8% | $31,290 | $48,880 | 2,120 |
| 34 | New York | $38,470 | −9% | $33,040 | $53,560 | 8,460 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $38,430 | −9% | $26,960 | $45,560 | 100 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $38,250 | −10% | $32,350 | $56,440 | 3,640 |
| 37 | Texas | $37,500 | −11% | $22,410 | $53,100 | 13,250 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $37,490 | −11% | $30,490 | $49,390 | 360 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $37,470 | −11% | $33,630 | $49,150 | 190 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $37,390 | −12% | $28,990 | $52,640 | 450 |
| 41 | Delaware | $37,220 | −12% | $31,400 | $59,450 | 380 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $37,070 | −12% | $28,910 | $52,200 | 700 |
| 43 | Alabama | $36,980 | −13% | $29,110 | $49,740 | 1,280 |
| 44 | Massachusetts | $36,880 | −13% | $31,200 | $49,360 | 5,100 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $36,590 | −13% | $29,030 | $51,070 | 3,450 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $36,530 | −14% | $32,740 | $48,000 | 660 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $36,320 | −14% | $27,060 | $51,260 | 930 |
| 48 | Florida | $35,500 | −16% | $28,680 | $50,090 | 3,670 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $34,660 | −18% | $26,100 | $47,630 | 70 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $34,620 | −18% | $27,630 | $43,530 | 530 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Food Batchmakers salary questions
Which state pays food batchmakers the most?
Vermont, with a median of $50,180 a year (+19% vs. the national median of $42,290). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays food batchmakers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $34,620 a year (−18% vs. national).
Where do most food batchmakers work?
Wisconsin has the most jobs, about 18,040, with a median of $48,360.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.