Food Batchmakers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,510 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Jackson earn between $39,980 and $56,950.
- $35K10th
- $40K25th
- $46KMedian
- $57K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,610 | $3,968 | $22.89 |
| Median | $45,970 | $3,831 | $22.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,980 | $3,332 | $19.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,950 | $4,746 | $27.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Jackson earn 9% more than the Michigan average ($43,790) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $47,610 | $45,970 | $35,310 | $62,510 | 190 |
| Michigan | $43,790 | $40,160 | $31,930 | $62,150 | 5,130 |
| United States | $43,750 | $42,290 | $31,990 | $58,940 | 174,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Batchmakers salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $47,610, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $38,240 a year, or $3,187 a month and $1,471 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $47,610 buys what about $51,875 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 3rd of 10 Michigan metro areas for this job; Battle Creek pays the most ($60,740).
- Battle Creek$60,740
- Traverse City$48,880
- Jackson$47,610
- Grand Rapids$44,890
- Lansing$42,410
- Muskegon$40,800
- Kalamazoo$39,800
- Saginaw$39,000
- Detroit$38,770
- Bay City$33,220
Highest-paying cities for food batchmakers
Cedar Rapids, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($64,370).
- Cedar Rapids, IA$64,370
- Battle Creek, MI$60,740
- Lexington, KY$57,970
- Decatur, IL$57,270
- Williamsport, PA$55,390
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Food Batchmakers salary in Jackson: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Jackson?
$22.89 an hour on average, and $22.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $38,240 a year ($3,187 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,610. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do food batchmakers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,750).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3092; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.10, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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