Food Batchmakers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,460 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Huntington earn between $31,670 and $45,460.
- $27K10th
- $32K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,520 | $3,127 | $18.04 |
| Median | $40,750 | $3,396 | $19.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,670 | $2,639 | $15.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,460 | $3,788 | $21.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($36,920) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $37,520 | $40,750 | $27,180 | $45,460 | 30 |
| West Virginia | $36,920 | $34,660 | $26,100 | $47,630 | 70 |
| United States | $43,750 | $42,290 | $31,990 | $58,940 | 174,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Batchmakers salary after taxes in Huntington
On the average salary of $37,520, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $31,362 a year, or $2,614 a month and $1,206 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $31,745 | $2,645 |
| Working in WV | $31,362 | $2,614 |
| Working in KY | $31,132 | $2,594 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $37,520 buys what about $42,433 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Columbus, OH$46,560
- Cincinnati, OH$47,480
- Springfield, OH$39,820
- Dayton, OH$41,390
- Roanoke, VA$40,000
Highest-paying cities for food batchmakers
Cedar Rapids, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,370).
- Cedar Rapids, IA$64,370
- Battle Creek, MI$60,740
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Decatur, IL$57,270
- Williamsport, PA$55,390
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Food Batchmakers salary in Huntington: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Huntington?
$18.04 an hour on average, and $19.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $31,362 a year ($2,614 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,520.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($43,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3092; area Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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