Food Batchmakers Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,850 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $31,990
90th percentile $56,940
Employed locally 1,620
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,990
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $50,010
    90th
    $56,940

    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 Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,610
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,600
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Western Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Western Wisconsin is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.79 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Western Wisconsin is 12.4% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,990 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.