Food Batchmakers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $45,160 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.71
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $54,960
Employed locally 420
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $45,160
    75th
    $46,580
    90th
    $54,960

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 57% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 43% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Sheboygan, WI $48,130
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,520

    Related occupations in Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,350
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $57,910
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Kenosha, WI is $21.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.43 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Kenosha, WI is 10.7% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.