Food Batchmakers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $64,980 +59.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $76,250
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,380
    50th (median)
    $64,980
    75th
    $76,250
    90th
    $76,250

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 92% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,070
    Bowling Green, KY $46,900
    Kentucky $46,900
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,610
    Owensboro, KY $44,860

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,040
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47,580
    Production Workers, All Other$37,160
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$42,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Lexington, KY is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Lexington, KY is 59.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,380.