Food Batchmakers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $60,090 +47.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $38,110
90th percentile $60,110
Employed locally 290
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,110
    25th
    $49,010
    50th (median)
    $60,090
    75th
    $60,110
    90th
    $60,110

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 98% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 2% 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
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $50,780
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $49,400
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,730
    Modesto, CA $47,700

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,570
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,940
    Production Workers, All Other$37,670
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Springfield, MO is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Springfield, MO is 47.3% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $38,110 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,010.