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Food Batchmakers is a notable career in the 51 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Food Batchmakers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 51-3092 |
| title | Food Batchmakers |
| onet code | 51-3092.00 |
| description | Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 51 |
| tot emp | 171,660 |
| a mean | 42,830 |
| a median | 40,790 |
| a pct10 | 30,850 |
| a pct25 | 35,340 |
| a pct75 | 49,010 |
| a pct90 | 57,800 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a food batchmakers typically centers on record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 7 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.07 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working food batchmakers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (37.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Iowa at $48,790 and lowest in West Virginia at $23,600 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (Iowa, Illinois, Vermont, Missouri, Kentucky) average $47,696. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $48,790 | $49,700 | $33,920 | $62,490 | 4,990 |
| Illinois | $48,440 | $48,820 | $36,100 | $62,290 | 13,400 |
| Vermont | $47,390 | $46,620 | $35,300 | $62,200 | 1,080 |
| Missouri | $46,960 | $48,460 | $36,170 | $60,650 | 2,650 |
| Kentucky | $46,900 | $46,080 | $30,440 | $60,620 | 4,660 |
| Wisconsin | $46,760 | $46,790 | $36,460 | $58,280 | 18,610 |
| Indiana | $46,040 | $44,380 | $31,300 | $54,490 | 5,100 |
| Washington | $45,040 | $45,780 | $35,390 | $58,020 | 4,600 |
| Alaska | $44,250 | $48,440 | $35,200 | $56,600 | 110 |
| Idaho | $44,120 | $44,630 | $34,230 | $63,230 | 940 |
| Maryland | $44,060 | $43,680 | $31,200 | $56,370 | 1,230 |
| Georgia | $44,030 | $43,110 | $30,600 | $56,410 | 3,710 |
| Colorado | $43,590 | $44,990 | $35,800 | $59,410 | 3,740 |
| Montana | $42,640 | $41,320 | $29,050 | $47,990 | 160 |
| Kansas | $41,830 | $45,310 | $27,350 | $63,920 | 2,670 |
| Nevada | $41,030 | $42,000 | $27,560 | $55,050 | 940 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,330 | $42,310 | $27,790 | $58,430 | 7,460 |
| California | $40,110 | $43,010 | $34,510 | $56,880 | 11,530 |
| Ohio | $39,760 | $42,100 | $29,840 | $55,740 | 8,390 |
| Virginia | $39,660 | $42,170 | $29,430 | $57,670 | 2,720 |
| New Hampshire | $39,510 | $40,130 | $33,810 | $48,870 | 390 |
| North Carolina | $39,320 | $40,700 | $28,850 | $55,480 | 3,150 |
| Maine | $39,310 | $41,970 | $32,590 | $50,720 | 530 |
| Michigan | $39,290 | $43,960 | $30,170 | $61,350 | 4,950 |
| Arizona | $39,270 | $41,030 | $30,660 | $58,890 | 2,240 |
| Minnesota | $39,180 | $42,100 | $31,820 | $56,360 | 5,930 |
| North Dakota | $39,110 | $40,360 | $29,880 | $49,160 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $39,020 | $41,520 | $28,610 | $54,120 | 2,490 |
| Nebraska | $38,810 | $40,450 | $30,100 | $50,970 | 1,610 |
| Utah | $38,790 | $42,490 | $32,550 | $57,070 | 3,130 |
| Rhode Island | $38,760 | $41,850 | $33,230 | $53,940 | 230 |
| Oregon | $38,600 | $41,640 | $34,320 | $53,560 | 3,210 |
| South Dakota | $38,490 | $39,070 | $31,590 | $47,100 | 640 |
| New York | $37,280 | $40,400 | $32,680 | $54,130 | 8,140 |
| Connecticut | $37,080 | $41,910 | $33,800 | $61,560 | 1,360 |
| Wyoming | $36,610 | $38,470 | $27,170 | $44,080 | 110 |
| Arkansas | $36,550 | $38,630 | $27,740 | $52,190 | 2,430 |
| New Jersey | $36,470 | $39,730 | $31,470 | $51,650 | 4,480 |
| Massachusetts | $36,460 | $39,570 | $33,430 | $52,090 | 5,660 |
| Delaware | $36,340 | $40,240 | $29,650 | $57,630 | 450 |
| Oklahoma | $36,250 | $35,970 | $26,230 | $49,690 | 1,000 |
| Florida | $36,070 | $37,930 | $24,960 | $51,030 | 2,750 |
| New Mexico | $35,940 | $37,190 | $28,730 | $49,990 | 710 |
| South Carolina | $35,870 | $37,590 | $27,410 | $50,600 | 700 |
| Mississippi | $35,320 | $36,860 | $28,260 | $46,990 | 490 |
| Alabama | $35,260 | $37,290 | $26,210 | $51,220 | 1,160 |
| Hawaii | $34,150 | $37,330 | $29,120 | $48,250 | 470 |
| Louisiana | $34,140 | $34,120 | $23,490 | $44,920 | 230 |
| Texas | $33,880 | $34,460 | $17,160 | $49,320 | 13,870 |
| West Virginia | $23,600 | $30,320 | $22,640 | $43,990 | 220 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for food batchmakers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Almond Paste Mixer or Back of House Team Member frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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