Food Batchmakers pay in Louisville/Jefferson County

In Louisville/Jefferson County (KY), the median pay for food batchmakers is $22.38 an hour ($46,540 a year). About 1,320 people work in this job there.

$22.38Median hourly pay
$37,630–$52,020Middle half of workers, yearly
1,320People in this job in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($42,290). It is about the same as the Kentucky median ($46,900).

Pay range for food batchmakers in Louisville/Jefferson County (KY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.10$33,500
25% of workers$18.09$37,630
Half of workers (median)$22.38$46,540
75% of workers$25.01$52,020
90% of workers$27.88$58,000

Food Batchmakers pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lexington-Fayette$56,730490
Bowling Green$48,670310
Louisville/Jefferson County (this page)$46,5401,320
Owensboro$37,090370

Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for food batchmakers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +6.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)

Other job titles for this job

Mixer OperatorPopcorn Machine OperatorChocolate TempererAlmond Paste MixerBatch BlenderBatch MakerBatch MixerBatcherBatching OperatorBatter MixerBiscuit MakerBlend Operator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.