Food Batchmakers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,720 -14.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.69
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $55,020
Employed locally 1,070
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $34,490
    50th (median)
    $34,720
    75th
    $39,390
    90th
    $55,020

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,550
    Slaughterers and Meat Packers $40,750
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,140
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $43,890
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Southeast Minnesota is $16.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.09 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 14.9% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,490.