Food Batchmakers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $45,340 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $49,080
Employed locally 270
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $36,370
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $48,990
    90th
    $49,080

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 64% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 36% 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
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Rockford, IL $50,800
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Peoria, IL is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Peoria, IL is 11.2% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,370.