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How much does a food batchmaker make in Des Moines?

$47,010a year

Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.

Hourly
$22.60
Vs. national median
+11%
Rank among cities
42 of 236
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,710Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $61,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,710$16.69
25th$38,270$18.40
Median$47,010$22.60
75th$51,120$24.58
90th$61,850$29.74

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for food batchmakers.

Cedar Rapids, IA$77,920
Ames, IA$50,950
Dubuque, IA$49,130
Iowa City, IA$48,030
Sioux City, IA$46,010
Davenport, IA$45,600
Waterloo, IA$44,860
Omaha, NE$40,460
Food Batchmaker salary in Iowa Food Batchmaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).

Do food batchmakers make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $47,010 against $42,290 nationally, 11% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $48,300, so Des Moines pays 3% less.

Where does Des Moines rank for food batchmaker pay?

42 of 236 metro areas with data.

How much does a food batchmaker make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,850 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.