How much does a food batchmaker make in Tennessee?
$42,610a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in Tennessee. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,551 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $42,610Highest 10%: $56,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| Median | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| 75th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $56,570 | $27.20 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $43,660 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $43,420 |
| Knoxville, TN | $42,990 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,560 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food batchmakers.
| 11. Minnesota | $42,940 |
| 12. Kansas | $42,850 |
| 13. Washington | $42,710 |
| 14. Tennessee | $42,610 |
| 15. Maine | $42,260 |
| 16. California | $41,670 |
| 17. Utah | $41,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $20.49 ($42,610 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $42,610 against $42,290 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for food batchmaker pay?
Tennessee ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays food batchmakers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $43,660 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.