Food Batchmakers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $55,340 +35.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.61
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 610
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $37,150
    50th (median)
    $55,340
    75th
    $63,920
    90th
    $77,150

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 81% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 19% 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
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $57,700
    Jackson, MI $47,270
    Jackson, TN $40,560
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $40,500
    Kansas City, MO-KS $40,040
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $39,010

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040
    Machinists $52,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Topeka, KS is $26.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.33 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Topeka, KS is 35.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,150.