Food Batchmakers pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,900 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Fargo earn between $40,420 and $58,900.
- $38K10th
- $40K25th
- $49KMedian
- $59K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,220 | $4,018 | $23.18 |
| Median | $49,390 | $4,116 | $23.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,420 | $3,368 | $19.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,900 | $4,908 | $28.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Fargo earn 11% more than the North Dakota average ($43,270) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $48,220 | $49,390 | $37,590 | $58,900 | 140 |
| North Dakota | $43,270 | $40,840 | $35,180 | $51,840 | 250 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $48,220, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $40,925 a year, or $3,410 a month and $1,574 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $40,925 | $3,410 |
| Working in MN | $39,164 | $3,264 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $48,220 buys what about $53,064 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($50,910).
- Grand Forks$50,910
- Fargo$48,220
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 Fargo: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Fargo?
$23.18 an hour on average, and $23.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Fargo?
About $40,925 a year ($3,410 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,220.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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