Food Batchmakers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $50,590 +24% vs national
Median hourly $24.32
10th percentile $46,820
90th percentile $58,520
Employed locally 160
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,820
    25th
    $46,820
    50th (median)
    $50,590
    75th
    $57,490
    90th
    $58,520

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 67% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 33% 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
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,480

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$72,820
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,070
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$49,510
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Dubuque, IA is $24.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Dubuque, IA is 24% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $46,820 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,820.