How much does a food batchmaker make in Salem?
$36,520a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.56 an hour or $3,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.56
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 189 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,350Median: $36,520Highest 10%: $48,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 75th | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 90th | $48,090 | $23.12 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers.
| Portland, OR | $42,860 |
| Medford, OR | $39,850 |
| Bend, OR | $38,930 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,050 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $65,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $62,220 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter | $62,090 |
| Crushing | $59,290 |
| Machinist | $58,930 |
| Welder | $57,180 |
| Separating | $55,100 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $53,920 |
| Molder | $52,220 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $51,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.56 ($36,520 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Salem than the national average?
No: $36,520 against $42,290 nationally, 14% less.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,850, so Salem pays 8% less.
Where does Salem rank for food batchmaker pay?
189 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a food batchmaker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,090 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.