Food Batchmakers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,250 or more. The middle half of food batchmakers in Minneapolis earn between $38,040 and $52,260.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,090 | $3,841 | $22.16 |
| Median | $45,020 | $3,752 | $21.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,040 | $3,170 | $18.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,260 | $4,355 | $25.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Batchmakers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Food batchmakers in Minneapolis earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($44,380) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($43,750). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,290.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $46,090 | $45,020 | $36,150 | $60,250 | 4,490 |
| Minnesota | $44,380 | $42,940 | $32,100 | $59,520 | 7,660 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $46,090, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $37,566 a year, or $3,131 a month and $1,445 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $37,829 | $3,152 |
| Working in MN | $37,566 | $3,131 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for food batchmakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $46,090 buys what about $43,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Batchmakers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($49,790).
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do food batchmakers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$22.16 an hour on average, and $21.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food batchmakers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food batchmakers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $37,566 a year ($3,131 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,090. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do food batchmakers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.05, this job is 2.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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