Food Batchmakers Salary in California
Food Batchmakers in California make a median of $40,110 a year, or about $19.29 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $40K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level food batchmakers (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $22K spread from bottom to top.
Food Batchmakers salary by metro in California
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $48K | +19% | 350 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $47K | +17% | 70 |
| Merced | $47K | +16% | 180 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $46K | +15% | 330 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $46K | +13% | 240 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $45K | +13% | 240 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $44K | +11% | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $43K | +8% | 1,720 |
| Chico | $43K | +7% | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $42K | +4% | 650 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $41K | +3% | 320 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $40K | +0% | 360 |
| Fresno | $40K | -1% | 310 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39K | -4% | 910 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38K | -5% | 4,160 |
| Salinas | $38K | -6% | 180 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $37K | -7% | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $37K | -9% | 180 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $37K | -9% | 110 |
| Visalia | $37K | -9% | 360 |
| Vallejo | $36K | -10% | 280 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do food batchmakers make in California?
The median is $40,110 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,510, and experienced food batchmakers can clear $56,880. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,790/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 88.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a food batchmakers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median food batchmakers salary is worth about $37,790 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do food batchmakers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.