Food Batchmakers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $46,170 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $39,070
90th percentile $57,390
Employed locally 1,190
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,070
    25th
    $44,500
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $50,500
    90th
    $57,390

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 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
    Eau Claire, WI $50,470
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $48,230
    Sheboygan, WI $48,130
    Fond du Lac, WI $47,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $47,520

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,370
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,400
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,670
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,390
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Wausau, WI is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Wausau, WI 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $39,070 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,500.