How much does a food batchmaker make in Iowa City?
$48,030a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.09
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 236
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,030Median: $48,030Highest 10%: $61,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| 25th | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 75th | $49,400 | $23.75 | |
| 90th | $61,110 | $29.38 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,920 |
| Ames, IA | $50,950 |
| Dubuque, IA | $49,130 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,010 |
| Sioux City, IA | $46,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,600 |
| Waterloo, IA | $44,860 |
| Omaha, NE | $40,460 |
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Salaries for every job in Iowa City, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $48,030 against $42,290 nationally, 14% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $48,300, so Iowa City pays 1% less.
Where does Iowa City rank for food batchmaker pay?
32 of 236 metro areas with data.
How much does a food batchmaker make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,110 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.