Food Batchmakers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $44,500 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.40
10th percentile $35,120
90th percentile $59,830
Employed locally 550
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,120
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $44,500
    75th
    $49,510
    90th
    $59,830

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 53% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 47% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $69,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,950
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,140
    Bakers $36,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Des Moines, IA is $21.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Des Moines, IA is 9.1% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,120 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.