SOC 51-3092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Batchmakers — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Food Batchmakers is $48,360 a year, which is 14.4% higher than the national figure of $42,290.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Food Batchmakers is $48,360 a year, which is 14.4% higher than the national figure of $42,290. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $42,240 and $55,720. The lowest tenth earn under $36,990, while the highest tenth earn more than $58,880.
The area has 18,040 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Wisconsin ranks number 3rd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Eau Claire records the highest median at $52,110. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 507th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,990 | −12.5% |
| 25th | $42,240 | −0.1% |
| Median (50th) | $48,360 | +14.4% |
| 75th | $55,720 | +31.8% |
| 90th | $58,880 | +39.2% |
| Mean | $48,040 | +13.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eau Claire | $52,110 | 400 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $51,490 | 1,910 | |
| 3 | Janesville | $50,350 | 420 | |
| 4 | Appleton | $49,390 | 1,420 | |
| 5 | Fond du Lac | $48,880 | 220 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $48,850 | 1,230 | |
| 7 | Wausau | $48,560 | 1,090 | |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $47,890 | 120 | |
| 9 | La Crosse | $46,940 | 930 | |
| 10 | Madison | $46,580 | 1,390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $48,360 goes as far as $51,392 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,360as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,392US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,360 a year, 14.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,990 to $58,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 18,040 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Eau Claire, at $52,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Batchmakers in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $48,360, or $23.25 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 Wisconsin is 14.4% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $58,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,990 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 Eau Claire, at $52,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 18,040 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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