How much does a food batchmaker make in California?
$41,670a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in California. That is $20.03 an hour or $3,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.03
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $41,670Highest 10%: $58,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| Median | $41,670 | $20.03 | |
| 75th | $46,690 | $22.45 | |
| 90th | $58,010 | $27.89 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $46,670 |
| San Jose, CA | $45,920 |
| Merced, CA | $45,760 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $45,590 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,360 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,580 |
| Napa, CA | $43,510 |
| Visalia, CA | $42,680 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,090 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,930 |
| Riverside, CA | $38,830 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $38,640 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,280 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,990 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,980 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,580 |
| Oxnard, CA | $37,550 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food batchmakers.
| 13. Washington | $42,710 |
| 14. Tennessee | $42,610 |
| 15. Maine | $42,260 |
| 16. California | $41,670 |
| 17. Utah | $41,390 |
| 18. Nebraska | $41,210 |
| 19. Nevada | $41,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $20.03 ($41,670 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in California than the national average?
No: $41,670 against $42,290 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for food batchmaker pay?
California ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays food batchmakers the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $46,670 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.