Food Batchmakers Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $42,830 +5% vs national
Median hourly $20.59
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $45,820
Employed locally 400
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $42,830
    75th
    $44,700
    90th
    $45,820

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 61% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 39% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Evansville, IN $51,160

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,490
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,560
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,010
    Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Michigan City, IN is $20.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Michigan City, IN is 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.