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Batching Operator salary
Average batching operator salary
$38,586
How much does a batching operator make?
The average batching operator salary in the United States is $38,586. Batching operator salaries typically range between $29,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for batching operators is $18.55 per hour.
Batching operator salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Batching operators earn the highest average salary in Minnesota.
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Batching Operator Salaries By Experience Level
Average batching operator salary by state
Highest paying states for batching operators
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $50,585 | $24.32 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $45,940 | $22.09 |
| 3 | Iowa | $45,855 | $22.05 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $45,603 | $21.92 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $45,221 | $21.74 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $42,796 | $20.57 |
| 7 | Ohio | $42,351 | $20.36 |
| 8 | Maine | $44,744 | $21.51 |
| 9 | Illinois | $45,060 | $21.66 |
| 10 | Vermont | $45,103 | $21.68 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $45,738 | $21.99 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $44,151 | $21.23 |
| 13 | Michigan | $42,524 | $20.44 |
| 14 | Nevada | $42,649 | $20.50 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $40,504 | $19.47 |
| 16 | Colorado | $45,404 | $21.83 |
| 17 | Washington | $45,209 | $21.74 |
| 18 | Delaware | $43,153 | $20.75 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $41,361 | $19.89 |
| 20 | Alaska | $39,106 | $18.80 |
| 21 | Oregon | $43,069 | $20.71 |
| 22 | New York | $43,817 | $21.07 |
| 23 | Idaho | $41,019 | $19.72 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $41,395 | $19.90 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $41,961 | $20.17 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $39,739 | $19.11 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $38,710 | $18.61 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $37,373 | $17.97 |
| 29 | Indiana | $35,795 | $17.21 |
| 30 | Missouri | $38,752 | $18.63 |
| 31 | Montana | $40,712 | $19.57 |
| 32 | Utah | $35,696 | $17.16 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $38,483 | $18.50 |
| 34 | Alabama | $36,905 | $17.74 |
| 35 | Kansas | $36,328 | $17.47 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $34,988 | $16.82 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $34,412 | $16.54 |
| 38 | Maryland | $38,478 | $18.50 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,937 | $17.28 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $34,279 | $16.48 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $32,944 | $15.84 |
| 42 | California | $36,923 | $17.75 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $34,844 | $16.75 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $36,163 | $17.39 |
| 45 | Texas | $34,676 | $16.67 |
| 46 | Georgia | $33,088 | $15.91 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $34,794 | $16.73 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $32,101 | $15.43 |
| 49 | Arizona | $33,628 | $16.17 |
| 50 | Virginia | $32,595 | $15.67 |
| 51 | Florida | $29,100 | $13.99 |
Highest paying cities for batching operators
The highest-paying cities for batching operators are Quincy, MA, Denver, CO, and Newark, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quincy, MA | $45,597 | $21.92 |
| 2 | Denver, CO | $45,458 | $21.85 |
| 3 | Newark, NJ | $44,487 | $21.39 |
| 4 | Reno, NV | $44,214 | $21.26 |
| 5 | Quincy, IL | $43,412 | $20.87 |
| 6 | West Bend, WI | $43,055 | $20.70 |
| 7 | Muskegon, MI | $42,725 | $20.54 |
| 8 | Marion, OH | $42,248 | $20.31 |
| 9 | Allentown, PA | $41,235 | $19.82 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $39,114 | $18.80 |
| 11 | Bakersfield, CA | $37,105 | $17.84 |
| 12 | Salt Lake City, UT | $35,743 | $17.18 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $35,503 | $17.07 |
| 14 | Fort Smith, AR | $34,952 | $16.80 |
| 15 | Temple, TX | $34,698 | $16.68 |
| 16 | Greensboro, NC | $34,576 | $16.62 |
| 17 | Phoenix, AZ | $33,646 | $16.18 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $33,154 | $15.94 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $33,002 | $15.87 |
| 20 | DeLand, FL | $29,182 | $14.03 |
Batching Operator salary details
A batching operator's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a batching operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,000 | $3,667 | $21 |
| Average | $38,586 | $3,216 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| 10th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
Highest paying batching operator jobs
The highest paying types of batching operators are relief operator, batch room technician, and chemical operator.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixer | $34,891 | $2,908 | $16.77 | 1,594 |
| Production Line Operator | $33,261 | $2,772 | $15.99 | 155,014 |
| Extruder Operator | $36,707 | $3,059 | $17.65 | 66,729 |
| Chemical Operator | $40,526 | $3,377 | $19.48 | 36,522 |
| Forklift Operator | $34,213 | $2,851 | $16.45 | 213,020 |
| Process Operator | $37,996 | $3,166 | $18.27 | 83,478 |
Top companies hiring batching operators now:
Which companies pay batching operators the most?
Batching operator salaries at Nestlé and Mars are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average batching operator salary at companies like Schreiber Foods and SunOpta are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nestlé | $46,669 | $22.44 |
| 2 | Mars | $45,421 | $21.84 |
| 3 | Schreiber Foods | $44,318 | $21.31 |
| 4 | SunOpta | $43,224 | $20.78 |
| 5 | Johns Manville | $43,087 | $20.71 |
| 6 | Cargill | $41,829 | $20.11 |
| 7 | CyberCoders | $41,636 | $20.02 |
| 8 | Molson Coors | $41,557 | $19.98 |
| 9 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $41,132 | $19.77 |
| 10 | ADM | $40,866 | $19.65 |
| 11 | Paulo | $40,855 | $19.64 |
| 12 | Sika | $40,536 | $19.49 |
| 13 | Sherwin-Williams | $40,372 | $19.41 |
| 14 | Niagara Bottling | $39,758 | $19.11 |
| 15 | The Kraft Heinz Company | $39,548 | $19.01 |
| 16 | Strength Of Nature | $38,310 | $18.42 |
| 17 | Kagome USA | $37,652 | $18.10 |
| 18 | Holcim | $37,584 | $18.07 |
| 19 | Javo Beverage | $36,994 | $17.79 |
| 20 | Califia Farms | $36,986 | $17.78 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Batching Operator salary by industry
The average batching operator salary varies across industries:
- The average batching operator salary in the manufacturing industry is $42,454, the highest of any industry.
- The average batching operator salary in the finance industry is $41,681.
- Batching operators in the retail industry earn an average salary of $34,465, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for batching operators
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $42,454 | $20.41 |
| 2 | Construction | $41,681 | $20.04 |
| 3 | Technology | $35,589 | $17.11 |
| 4 | Retail | $34,465 | $16.57 |
High Paying Batching Operator Jobs
Batching Operator salary trends
The average batching operator salary has risen by $5,086 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average batching operator earned $33,500 annually, but today, they earn $38,586 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for batching operators over the last decade.
Compare batching operator salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average batching operator salary over time
Compare batching operator salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Batching Operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,600 | $18.55 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $37,700 | $18.11 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $37,100 | $17.84 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $36,500 | $17.55 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $35,600 | $17.11 | +3.0% |
Recently added batching operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberto Snacks Inc. | Raw Processor Batching Operator L-2Nd Shift | Kent, WA | 12/15/2024 | $48,001 |
| The Good Food Institute, Inc. | Batching Operator (2ND Shift) | Los Angeles, CA | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Ozarks Coca Cola Dr Pepper Bottling Company | Batcher Operator (5AM PM Rotating Schedule-Crew R3) | Springfield, MO | 12/11/2024 | $52,279 |
| Metro Industrial Services | Batch Operator-2Nd Shift | Manchester, TN | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Owens Corning Foundation | Converter Operator/Batch Operator | Chicago, IL | 12/09/2024 | $56,119 |
| Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company | Batcher Operator (5AM PM Rotating Schedule-Crew R3) | Springfield, MO | 12/09/2024 | $52,279 |
| Niagara Bottling | Batching Operator | Stockton, CA | 12/08/2024 | $47,897 |
| Baldwin Richardson Foods Co | Batch Operator-2Nd Shift | Williamson, NY | 12/04/2024 | $50,088 |
| Purposebuilt Brands Inc. | Batch Operator-2Nd Shift | Manchester, TN | 12/04/2024 | $37,566 |
| Kelly Services | Chemical Batch Operator | Plainfield, IN | 11/20/2024 | $48,001 |
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