Food Batchmakers Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,010 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.27
10th percentile $33,560
90th percentile $49,720
Employed locally 980
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,560
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $44,840
    90th
    $49,720

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420
    Machinists $46,860
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Northwest Illinois is $18.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Northwest Illinois is 6.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,560 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.