SOC 51-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Batchmakers — Evansville
Evansville, IN · 5 metro areas compared
At $43,750, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Evansville, IN tracks the national median of $42,290 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $43,750, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Evansville, IN tracks the national median of $42,290 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $54,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,440 to $46,350.
Employment stands at 250, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lafayette records the highest median at $60,680. Of the 376 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 278th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,110 | −26.4% |
| 25th | $36,440 | −13.8% |
| Median (50th) | $43,750 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $46,350 | +9.6% |
| 90th | $54,110 | +27.9% |
| Mean | $41,900 | −0.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | $60,680 | 150 | |
| 2 | Elkhart | $48,250 | 200 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $43,390 | 460 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $40,860 | 1,550 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $37,300 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Evansville run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $43,750 goes as far as $46,892 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,892US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,750 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,110 to $54,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lafayette, at $60,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Batchmakers in Evansville, IN?
The median annual wage is $43,750, or $21.04 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $42,290, so pay in Evansville, IN is 3.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Evansville, IN earns more than $54,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lafayette, at $60,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Evansville, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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