Food Batchmakers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,780 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.05
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $49,150
Employed locally 480
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,780
    75th
    $44,680
    90th
    $49,150

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,960
    Machinists$58,750
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$46,910
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$40,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Northern Indiana is $21.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.02 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Northern Indiana is 7.3% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.