Food Batchmakers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $46,770 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $35,930
90th percentile $50,630
Employed locally 200
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,930
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $46,770
    75th
    $46,770
    90th
    $50,630

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 71% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 29% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Evansville, IN $51,160

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Elkhart, IN is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.16 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Elkhart, IN is 14.7% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,930 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.