SOC 51-3092
Food Batchmakers
Risk Score
⚠️59/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥171,660
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$41K
$31K – $58K
Projected Growth
📈+6.9%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖59/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Food Batchmakers face a risk score of 59/100 — 15 points above the national average of 44. With 59/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $41K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 59/100, Food Batchmakers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 171,660 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in handling non-standard materials and configurations and setup and calibration of custom production runs to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Food Batchmakers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Predictive maintenance reducing manual inspection roles
Automated CNC programming and machine operation
AI quality inspection via computer vision systems
Smart factory scheduling and production optimization
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Handling non-standard materials and configurations
Setup and calibration of custom production runs
Quality judgment requiring tactile and visual inspection
Coordinating workflow across diverse production teams
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 63% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 25 | $62K | 53% |
| Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers | 33 | $68K | 82% |