Food Batchmakers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $41,700 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $27,710
90th percentile $47,170
Employed locally 110
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,710
    25th
    $37,930
    50th (median)
    $41,700
    75th
    $46,880
    90th
    $47,170

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 61% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 39% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $55,730
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $55,570
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $51,070
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Dubuque, IA $50,590

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,120
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,220
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $48,420
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,420
    Production Workers, All Other $48,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Waterloo, IA is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.00 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Waterloo, IA is 2.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,710 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,930.