Food Batchmakers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $39,290 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.89
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $52,520
Employed locally 180
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,340
    50th (median)
    $39,290
    75th
    $46,550
    90th
    $52,520

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 62% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 38% 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,820
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $53,650
    Machinists $46,800
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Muskegon, MI is $18.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.13 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Muskegon, MI is 3.7% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,340.