Food Batchmakers Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $47,130 +15.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $48,320
Employed locally 270
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $48,320

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 76% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 24% 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
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $50,970
    Columbus, OH $46,080
    Toledo, OH $45,900
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $44,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $42,210
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $40,130

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,340
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,930
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $61,440
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $83,100
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Lima?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Lima, OH is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.71 or more per hour.

    Is Lima above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Lima, OH is 15.5% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.