Food Batchmakers Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,170 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $36,020
90th percentile $48,680
Employed locally 390
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,020
    25th
    $46,170
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $48,680
    90th
    $48,680

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $66,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,340
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $45,340
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Southern Michigan is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.65 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Southern Michigan is 13.2% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,020 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,170.