Food Batchmakers Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,410 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $30,910
90th percentile $61,940
Employed locally 750
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,910
    25th
    $37,420
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $55,130
    90th
    $61,940

    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

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,170
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,940
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Central Indiana is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.19 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Central Indiana is 11.3% 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 Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,910 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,420.