SOC 51-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Batchmakers — Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI · 2 metro areas compared
At $45,020, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Minneapolis, MN tracks the national median of $42,290 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,020, median pay for Food Batchmakers in Minneapolis, MN tracks the national median of $42,290 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,150 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,040 to $52,260.
The area has 4,490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.05 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $49,170. Of the 670 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 588th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,150 | −14.5% |
| 25th | $38,040 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $45,020 | +6.5% |
| 75th | $52,260 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $60,250 | +42.5% |
| Mean | $46,090 | +9.0% |
Other metro areas in Minnesota
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Minneapolis sit close to the national average, so $45,020 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$45,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,659US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,020 a year, 6.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,150 to $60,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 4,490 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $49,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Batchmakers in Minneapolis, MN?
The median annual wage is $45,020, or $21.65 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 Minneapolis, MN is 6.5% 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 Minneapolis, MN earns more than $60,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,150 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 Rochester, at $49,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 4,490 jobs in this occupation in Minneapolis, MN. 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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