Food Batchmakers Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,990 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.04
10th percentile $36,210
90th percentile $60,730
Employed locally 340
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,210
    25th
    $40,860
    50th (median)
    $49,990
    75th
    $57,050
    90th
    $60,730

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,680
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,140
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $56,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,740
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Northeast Iowa is $24.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.23 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Northeast Iowa is 22.6% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,210 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,860.