Food Batchmakers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $39,970 -2% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $51,760
Employed locally 120
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $39,970
    75th
    $49,640
    90th
    $51,760

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 56% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 44% 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
    Battle Creek, MI $55,890
    Traverse City, MI $50,290
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,830
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $49,760
    Jackson, MI $47,270
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $47,000

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $56,550
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,600
    Machinists $54,720
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $68,850
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Lansing, MI is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.53 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Lansing, MI is 2% below 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.