Food Batchmakers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $44,860 +10% vs national
Median hourly $21.57
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $74,330
Employed locally 170
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $32,220
    50th (median)
    $44,860
    75th
    $58,460
    90th
    $74,330

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 68% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 32% 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
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $51,210
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,070
    Bowling Green, KY $46,900
    Kentucky $46,900
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,610

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $57,480
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,140
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,680
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Owensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Owensboro, KY is $21.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.48 or more per hour.

    Is Owensboro above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Owensboro, KY is 10% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,220.