Food Batchmakers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,390 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Providence earn between $34,490 and $43,750.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,310 | $3,192 | $18.42 |
| Median | $36,220 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,490 | $2,874 | $16.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,750 | $3,646 | $21.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Providence earn 5% less than the Rhode Island average ($40,150) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $38,310 | $36,220 | $31,200 | $46,390 | 830 |
| Rhode Island | $40,150 | $39,250 | $31,200 | $46,520 | 310 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $38,310, a single filer in Providence takes home about $32,142 a year, or $2,679 a month and $1,236 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $32,142 | $2,679 |
| Working in MA | $31,367 | $2,614 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $38,310 buys what about $37,643 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 13.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$34,070
- Boston, MA$39,640
- Hartford, CT$40,440
- Springfield, MA$42,470
- New Haven, CT$41,250
- Bridgeport, CT$42,120
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 Providence: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Providence?
$18.42 an hour on average, and $17.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Providence?
About $32,142 a year ($2,679 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,310. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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