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Food Batchmakers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Food Batchmakers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,130
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.6% vs 2024
$48,720
Mean Salary
$48,130
Median Salary
$23.14
Hourly Rate
12,320 people work as Food Batchmakers in Illinois
Food Batchmakers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Food Batchmakers in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,130 per year ($4,010/month).
This is 18.2% above the national average of $40,736.
Illinois ranks #5 out of 50 states for Food Batchmakers pay.
Approximately 12,320 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries decreased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Food Batchmakers
Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.25
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Active Listening
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.29
Food Production
4.26
Production and Processing
4.21
Education and Training
3.57
English Language
3.47
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(37.8% of workers)
Salaries for Food Batchmakers in Illinois range from $34,680 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $61,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $57,200.
Median $48,130
P10: $34,680P25: $39,000P75: $57,200P90: $61,750
10th
$34,680
25th
$39,000
Median
$48,130
75th
$57,200
90th
$61,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,680
$16.67
$2,890
25th Percentile
$39,000
$18.75
$3,250
Median (50th)
$48,130
$23.14
$4,010
75th Percentile
$57,200
$27.50
$4,766
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$61,750
$29.69
$5,145
Note: The mean (average) salary of $48,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Food Batchmakers in Illinois is $48,130 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $48,720.
What is the salary range for a Food Batchmakers in Illinois?
Salaries for Food Batchmakers in Illinois range from $34,680 at the 10th percentile to $61,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,000 and $57,200.
What is the starting salary for a Food Batchmakers in Illinois?
Entry-level Food Batchmakers positions in Illinois typically start around $34,680 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,000 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Food Batchmakers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,320 people are employed as Food Batchmakers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Food Batchmakers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Food Batchmakers in Illinois is approximately $23.14 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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