Food Batchmakers Salary in Central Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $48,070 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $48,070
Employed locally 620
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $37,610
    50th (median)
    $48,070
    75th
    $48,070
    90th
    $48,070

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,620
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,730
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,720
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $42,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Central Kentucky is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Central Kentucky is 17.8% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,610.