Food Batchmakers Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,880 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $28,170
90th percentile $49,760
Employed locally 570
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,170
    25th
    $29,240
    50th (median)
    $37,880
    75th
    $45,860
    90th
    $49,760

    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 South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $58,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,390
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,650
    Engine and Other Machine Assemblers $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in South Central Kentucky is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.16 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in South Central Kentucky is 7.1% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,170 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,240.