Food Batchmakers pay in South Dakota

In South Dakota, the median pay for food batchmakers is $18.84 an hour ($39,200 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$18.84Median hourly pay
$36,640–$44,700Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in South Dakota

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($42,290). South Dakota ranks 30th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for food batchmakers in South Dakota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.47$32,180
25% of workers$17.61$36,640
Half of workers (median)$18.84$39,200
75% of workers$21.49$44,700
90% of workers$27.23$56,640

Food Batchmakers pay in South Dakota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Sioux Falls$37,270230

South Dakota unemployment rate: 2% (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)

Related jobs in South Dakota

JobMedian yearly pay
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43,240
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,000
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$44,290
Slaughterers and Meat Packers$44,410
Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,310

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.