Food Batchmakers
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Food Batchmakers to increase by 6.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 176,800 to 188,200 jobs. Its estimate of 23,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($42,290), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
176,800
Projected employment (2034)
188,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
7%
Annual openings (projected average)
23,100
Pay & Preparation
$42,290
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.25/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5) • Coordination (3/5) • Operation and Control (3/5) • Speaking (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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