How much does a food batchmaker make in Portland?
$44,200a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $21.25 an hour or $3,683 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.25
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $44,200Highest 10%: $54,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| Median | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 75th | $49,020 | $23.57 | |
| 90th | $54,770 | $26.33 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers.
| Lewiston, ME | $37,120 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $88,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $82,740 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $68,340 |
| Welder | $66,420 |
| Machinist | $65,200 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $64,760 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $64,020 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $63,810 |
| Molding | $62,690 |
| Textile | $61,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $21.25 ($44,200 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $44,200 against $42,290 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $42,260, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for food batchmaker pay?
77 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a food batchmaker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,770 or more.
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.