SOC 51-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Batchmakers — Washington
Washington · 9 metro areas compared
At $42,710, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Washington tracks the national median of $42,290 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,710, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Washington tracks the national median of $42,290 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,780 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,720 to $47,650.
The area has 5,700 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.43 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Washington ranks number 13th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Yakima records the highest median at $47,620. Of the 757 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 712th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | −12.7% |
| 25th | $37,720 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,710 | +1.0% |
| 75th | $47,650 | +12.7% |
| 90th | $58,780 | +39.0% |
| Mean | $44,750 | +5.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yakima | $47,620 | 260 | |
| 2 | Olympia | $45,650 | 150 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $45,470 | 310 | |
| 4 | Wenatchee | $43,660 | 50 | |
| 5 | Kennewick | $43,130 | 910 | |
| 6 | Seattle | $42,370 | 3,010 | |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | $41,720 | 70 | |
| 8 | Spokane | $39,280 | 180 | |
| 9 | Longview | $37,690 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $42,710 buys what $39,916 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,916US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,710 a year, 1.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,920 to $58,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,700 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Yakima, at $47,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Batchmakers in Washington?
The median annual wage is $42,710, or $20.53 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,290, so pay in Washington is 1.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Washington earns more than $58,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Yakima, at $47,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 5,700 jobs in this occupation in Washington. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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