Food Batchmakers Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $50,800 +24.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 380
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $39,270
    50th (median)
    $50,800
    75th
    $50,850
    90th
    $55,890

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 76% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 24% 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
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,730

    Related occupations in Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,690
    Machinists $49,930
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $46,900
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Rockford, IL is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.92 or more per hour.

    Is Rockford above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Rockford, IL is 24.5% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,270.