Food Batchmakers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $51,210 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.62
10th percentile $28,110
90th percentile $51,210
Employed locally 120
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,110
    25th
    $29,240
    50th (median)
    $51,210
    75th
    $51,210
    90th
    $51,210

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators$25,760
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$57,600
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$45,770
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$35,840
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$38,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in East Kentucky is $24.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in East Kentucky is 25.5% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,110 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,240.