How much does a food batchmaker make in Iowa?
$48,300a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in Iowa. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $48,300Highest 10%: $62,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,830 | $17.23 | |
| 25th | $43,640 | $20.98 | |
| Median | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $62,780 | $30.18 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,920 |
| Ames, IA | $50,950 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $48,030 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,010 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,860 |
| Omaha, NE | $40,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food batchmakers.
| 1. Vermont | $50,180 |
| 2. Idaho | $49,570 |
| 3. Wisconsin | $48,360 |
| 4. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 5. Illinois | $48,130 |
| 6. Kentucky | $46,900 |
| 7. Georgia | $46,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $23.22 ($48,300 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $48,300 against $42,290 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Iowa rank for food batchmaker pay?
Iowa ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays food batchmakers the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $77,920 a year.
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.