Food Batchmakers in Delaware make a median of $36,340 a year, or about $17.47 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Food Batchmakers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $29,650, 25th percentile $31,790, median $36,340, 75th percentile $51,660, 90th percentile $57,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level food batchmakers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $36,340 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,650, and experienced food batchmakers can clear $57,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,483/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 58.3% 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 Delaware?▼
Delaware 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 $37,268 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.
