Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenderss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $52,090 ≈ $25/hr
National median salary $48,990
Total employment 94,920 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -6.8%
Decline
Annual openings 8,800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 101,100 → 94,300 (-6,800)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Minnesota$60,270
- Wyoming$59,710
- Connecticut$59,480
- Washington$58,960
- Massachusetts$58,930
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Montana$43,130
- New Mexico$43,610
- Idaho$45,570
- Georgia$46,490
- Florida$46,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $60,270 | $59,270 | $29 | +15.7% | 1,760 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $59,710 | $58,320 | $29 | +14.6% | 210 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $59,480 | $53,830 | $29 | +14.2% | 260 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,960 | $53,800 | $28 | +13.2% | 2,270 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $58,930 | $60,790 | $28 | +13.1% | 420 |
| 6 | Maine | $57,860 | $55,540 | $28 | +11.1% | 220 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $57,330 | $57,810 | $28 | +10.1% | 2,050 |
| 8 | Illinois | $56,920 | $53,560 | $27 | +9.3% | 10,240 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $56,540 | $47,330 | $27 | +8.5% | 570 |
| 10 | California | $56,440 | $50,640 | $27 | +8.4% | 5,730 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $55,120 | $52,200 | $27 | +5.8% | 3,380 |
| 12 | Maryland | $54,750 | $53,480 | $26 | +5.1% | 770 |
| 13 | Oregon | $54,620 | $50,420 | $26 | +4.9% | 1,090 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $54,530 | $51,920 | $26 | +4.7% | 310 |
| 15 | Iowa | $54,450 | $51,570 | $26 | +4.5% | 2,310 |
| 16 | New York | $54,140 | $53,170 | $26 | +3.9% | 4,340 |
| 17 | Delaware | $53,830 | $51,460 | $26 | +3.3% | 130 |
| 18 | Kansas | $53,490 | $50,750 | $26 | +2.7% | 1,380 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $53,400 | $50,550 | $26 | +2.5% | 4,380 |
| 20 | Missouri | $53,100 | $50,340 | $26 | +1.9% | 2,800 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $52,430 | $51,020 | $25 | +0.7% | 350 |
| 22 | Arizona | $52,170 | $48,280 | $25 | +0.2% | 1,400 |
| 23 | Virginia | $52,100 | $49,970 | $25 | +0% | 1,530 |
| 24 | Colorado | $51,160 | $48,520 | $25 | -1.8% | 640 |
| 25 | Ohio | $50,790 | $47,720 | $24 | -2.5% | 5,230 |
| 26 | Alaska | $50,770 | $49,740 | $24 | -2.5% | 60 |
| 27 | Indiana | $50,700 | $47,650 | $24 | -2.7% | 4,840 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $50,540 | $48,000 | $24 | -3% | 260 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $50,360 | $49,050 | $24 | -3.3% | 940 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $50,050 | $46,410 | $24 | -3.9% | 1,070 |
| 31 | Nevada | $50,000 | $48,460 | $24 | -4% | 650 |
| 32 | Vermont | $49,580 | $45,420 | $24 | -4.8% | 280 |
| 33 | Utah | $49,510 | $47,180 | $24 | -5% | 1,290 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $49,310 | $47,740 | $24 | -5.3% | 2,560 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $48,920 | $48,490 | $24 | -6.1% | 1,660 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $48,890 | $47,000 | $24 | -6.1% | 960 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $48,770 | $47,020 | $23 | -6.4% | 3,400 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $48,310 | $47,840 | $23 | -7.3% | 1,610 |
| 39 | Alabama | $48,200 | $46,050 | $23 | -7.5% | 2,220 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $47,640 | $44,650 | $23 | -8.5% | 1,100 |
| 41 | Michigan | $47,280 | $44,310 | $23 | -9.2% | 3,040 |
| 42 | Texas | $47,220 | $45,320 | $23 | -9.3% | 6,350 |
| 43 | Rhode Island | $47,010 | $47,610 | $23 | -9.8% | 190 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $46,830 | $49,000 | $23 | -10.1% | 510 |
| 45 | Florida | $46,630 | $46,000 | $22 | -10.5% | 3,550 |
| 46 | Georgia | $46,490 | $47,000 | $22 | -10.8% | 3,420 |
| 47 | Idaho | $45,570 | $44,690 | $22 | -12.5% | 510 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $43,610 | $36,980 | $21 | -16.3% | 340 |
| 49 | Montana | $43,130 | $38,410 | $21 | -17.2% | 280 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 362 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $75,790 | $75,880 | 310 |
| 2 | Duluth, MN-WI | $73,210 | $67,160 | 120 |
| 3 | Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area | $69,920 | $69,510 | 60 |
| 4 | Wausau, WI | $69,080 | $66,430 | 190 |
| 5 | Fayetteville, NC | $67,500 | $58,640 | 100 |
| 6 | Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $65,790 | $58,500 | 70 |
| 7 | Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $64,310 | $57,520 | 230 |
| 8 | Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $63,140 | $55,100 | 80 |
| 9 | Wheeling, WV-OH | $63,040 | $57,850 | 50 |
| 10 | Kenosha, WI | $62,470 | $59,850 | 120 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenderss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | $100,990 | $89,860 | 230 |
| 2 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | $67,560 | $66,640 | 1,110 |
| 3 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | $63,320 | $66,680 | 2,270 |
| 4 | Paper Manufacturing | $62,390 | $61,800 | 1,940 |
| 5 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | $60,510 | $55,920 | 100 |
| 6 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | $60,420 | $59,620 | 460 |
| 7 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $59,830 | $61,040 | 350 |
| 8 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $59,830 | $61,040 | 350 |
| 9 | Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | $59,310 | $54,940 | 430 |
| 10 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | $59,280 | $62,420 | 130 |
| 11 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | $59,200 | $53,630 | 30 |
| 12 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $58,140 | $60,060 | 380 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders make in the U.S.?
The median mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $48,990 per year (mean $52,090), and about 80% earn between $36,790 and $70,200.
How much do mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders make per hour?
Roughly $25 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $52,090 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Minnesota has the highest average pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders at $60,270 per year (median $59,270).
What is the job outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders?
Employment is projected to change -6.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 8,800 openings per year.