SOC 51-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Batchmakers — St. Louis
St. Louis, MO-IL · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Food Batchmakers in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Food Batchmakers in St. Louis, MO is $52,000 per year, 23.0% above the national median of $42,290. Half of workers earn between $45,600 and $61,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,880 and the ninetieth at $62,460.
The area has 990 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Springfield records the highest median at $47,330. Of the 652 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 402nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | −12.8% |
| 25th | $45,600 | +7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $52,000 | +23.0% |
| 75th | $61,240 | +44.8% |
| 90th | $62,460 | +47.7% |
| Mean | $51,580 | +22.0% |
Other metro areas in Missouri
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $47,330 | 230 | |
| 2 | Joplin | $43,600 | 240 | |
| 3 | Kansas City | $42,850 | 830 | |
| 4 | St. Joseph | $40,160 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. Louis run 9.2% below the national average, so the median of $52,000 goes as far as $57,269 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,269US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,000 a year, 23.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,880 to $62,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 990 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Springfield, at $47,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Batchmakers in St. Louis, MO?
The median annual wage is $52,000, or $25.00 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 St. Louis, MO is 23.0% 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 St. Louis, MO earns more than $62,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,880 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 Springfield, at $47,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 990 jobs in this occupation in St. Louis, MO. 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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