How much does a food batchmaker make in Kentucky?
$46,900a year
Median yearly pay for food batchmakers in Kentucky. That is $22.55 an hour or $3,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.55
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,690Median: $46,900Highest 10%: $61,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $37,090 | $17.83 | |
| Median | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| 75th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 90th | $61,340 | $29.49 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $56,730 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $48,670 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $46,540 |
| Huntington, WV | $40,750 |
| Owensboro, KY | $37,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food batchmakers.
| 3. Wisconsin | $48,360 |
| 4. Iowa | $48,300 |
| 5. Illinois | $48,130 |
| 6. Kentucky | $46,900 |
| 7. Georgia | $46,490 |
| 8. Missouri | $45,690 |
| 9. Colorado | $44,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food batchmaker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.55 ($46,900 a year).
Do food batchmakers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $46,900 against $42,290 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for food batchmaker pay?
Kentucky ranks 6 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays food batchmakers the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $56,730 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.