Food Batchmakers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $46,900 +15% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $33,050
90th percentile $58,320
Employed locally 380
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,050
    25th
    $38,970
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $46,900
    90th
    $58,320

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 75% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 25% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,070
    Kentucky $46,900
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,610
    Owensboro, KY $44,860

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,400
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,980
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Bowling Green, KY is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 15% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,050 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,970.