Food Batchmakers Salary in Texas
Food Batchmakers in Texas make a median of $33,880 a year, or about $16.29 an hour. The range runs from $17K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $34K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level food batchmakers (10th percentile) start around $17K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $32K spread from bottom to top.
Food Batchmakers salary by metro in Texas
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37K | +10% | 740 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $36K | +7% | 4,130 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $35K | +2% | 610 |
| Waco | $35K | +2% | 400 |
| Amarillo | $34K | +2% | 210 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $31K | -8% | 3,460 |
| Longview | $29K | -15% | 70 |
| El Paso | $29K | -15% | 280 |
| Abilene | $28K | -16% | 190 |
| Laredo | $28K | -16% | 60 |
| Corpus Christi | $28K | -18% | 90 |
| Midland | $25K | -25% | 30 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $25K | -25% | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $23K | -31% | 210 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $22K | -35% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do food batchmakers make in Texas?
The median is $33,880 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,160, and experienced food batchmakers can clear $49,320. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $34K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,438/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 58% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $37,031 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.