Food Batchmakers Salary in Illinois
Food Batchmakers in Illinois earn a median of $48,130 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,130
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($42,290)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,680; the top 10% earn over $61,750. Nationally the range is $31,990 to $58,940.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42,670 median in Illinois
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$38,230 median in Illinois
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$43,740 median in Illinois
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,150 median in Illinois
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,290 median in Illinois
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$62,870 median in Illinois
Food Batchmakers pay in Illinois
How much do food batchmakers make in Illinois?
The median is $48,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,680 and the top 10% earn over $61,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for food batchmakers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 50 (+14% vs. the national median of $42,290). Living costs are not included.