Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 94,920 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,790 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $42,850 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,990 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $59,860 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $70,200 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$37K
25th
$43K
Median
$49K
75th
$60K
90th
$70K
Highest Paying States for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $60,270 |
| Wyoming | $59,710 |
| Connecticut | $59,480 |
| Washington | $58,960 |
| Massachusetts | $58,930 |
| Maine | $57,860 |
| New Jersey | $57,330 |
| Illinois | $56,920 |
| Louisiana | $56,540 |
| California | $56,440 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Minnesota at an average of $60,270 per year, while California has an average of $56,440 — a difference of $3,830. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 94,920 workers were employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,090 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9023