Food Batchmakers Salary in Southern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $35,210 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $29,870
90th percentile $38,090
Employed locally 310
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,870
    25th
    $29,870
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $35,210
    90th
    $38,090

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,230
    Machinists $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Southern Ohio is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Southern Ohio is 13.7% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,870 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,870.