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Food Batchmakers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food Batchmakers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$41,670
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.9% vs 2024
$43,750
Mean Salary
$41,670
Median Salary
$20.03
Hourly Rate
12,560 people work as Food Batchmakers in California
Food Batchmakers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food Batchmakers in California earn a median salary of $41,670 per year ($3,472/month).
This is 2.3% above the national average of $40,736.
California ranks #16 out of 50 states for Food Batchmakers pay.
Approximately 12,560 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Food Batchmakers
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.29
Food Production
4.26
Production and Processing
4.21
Education and Training
3.57
English Language
3.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(37.8% of workers)
Salaries for Food Batchmakers in California range from $35,700 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $58,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,330 and $46,690.
Median $41,670
P10: $35,700P25: $37,330P75: $46,690P90: $58,010
10th
$35,700
25th
$37,330
Median
$41,670
75th
$46,690
90th
$58,010
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,700
$17.16
$2,975
25th Percentile
$37,330
$17.95
$3,110
Median (50th)
$41,670
$20.03
$3,472
75th Percentile
$46,690
$22.45
$3,890
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$58,010
$27.89
$4,834
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Food Batchmakers in California is $41,670 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,750.
What is the salary range for a Food Batchmakers in California?
Salaries for Food Batchmakers in California range from $35,700 at the 10th percentile to $58,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,330 and $46,690.
What is the starting salary for a Food Batchmakers in California?
Entry-level Food Batchmakers positions in California typically start around $35,700 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,330 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food Batchmakers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,560 people are employed as Food Batchmakers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Food Batchmakers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food Batchmakers in California is approximately $20.03 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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