Food Batchmakers pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood

In Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI), the median pay for food batchmakers is $21.47 an hour ($44,650 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.

$21.47Median hourly pay
$36,900–$46,340Middle half of workers, yearly
1,870People in this job in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($42,290). It is 11% higher than the Michigan median ($40,160).

Pay range for food batchmakers in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.18$33,660
25% of workers$17.74$36,900
Half of workers (median)$21.47$44,650
75% of workers$22.28$46,340
90% of workers$29.75$61,890

Food Batchmakers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Battle Creek$75,370270
Jackson$45,970190
Traverse City$45,610240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (this page)$44,6501,870
Lansing-East Lansing$38,88090
Muskegon-Norton Shores$38,590120
Kalamazoo-Portage$38,420150
Saginaw$37,50030
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$37,4401,090
Bay City$34,06040

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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.