Food Batchmakers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $50,350 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.21
10th percentile $36,360
90th percentile $59,510
Employed locally 420
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,360
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $50,350
    75th
    $58,570
    90th
    $59,510

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 68% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 32% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $50,470
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Sheboygan, WI $48,130
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,520
    Madison, WI $47,440

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,420
    Machinists $46,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Janesville, WI is $24.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Janesville, WI is 23.4% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,360 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.