Food Batchmakers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $49,350 +21% vs national
Median hourly $23.73
10th percentile $28,440
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 90
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,440
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $49,350
    75th
    $56,260
    90th
    $58,190

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 69% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Dubuque, IA $50,590

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,250
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Ames, IA is $23.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.94 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Ames, IA is 21% above the national median of $40,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Batchmakers in Ames?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,440 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.