Salary guide, May 2025
Batch Maker / Compounder pay in Duluth, MN-WI
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Duluth, MN-WI was $41,770 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $35,900 and $61,320.
The Duluth, MN-WI median is $1,660 above the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Batch Maker / Compounder is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about duluth, MN-WI?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27,990 | $35,900 | $41,770 | $61,320 | $90,630 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.46 | $17.26 | $20.08 | $29.48 | $43.57 |
BLS estimated 60 workers employed in this occupation in Duluth, MN-WI. Location quotient: 0.32.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Batch Maker / Compounder median is $41,770. The all-occupations median in Duluth, MN-WI is $50,000. Ratio: 0.84 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.32 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $33,080 | $45,600 | $60,320 |
| May 2025 | $35,900 | $41,770 | $61,320 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Duluth, MN-WI. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| St. Cloud, MN | $45,100 | $37,820 to $49,870 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $47,120 | $41,100 to $54,530 |
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