Food Batchmakers Salary in Decatur, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, IL

Median annual salary $57,880 +41.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.83
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $74,660
Employed locally 490
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $48,850
    50th (median)
    $57,880
    75th
    $61,330
    90th
    $74,660

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 93% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 7% 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
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Rockford, IL $50,800
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,730

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Production Workers, All Other $72,610
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $50,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,220
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $59,160
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Decatur, IL is $27.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.89 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Decatur, IL is 41.9% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,850.