Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
The national median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $48,990 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,980 in New Mexico to $60,790 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,790
- 25th percentile
- $42,850
- Median
- $48,990
- 75th percentile
- $59,860
- Top 10%
- $70,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 94,920 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $60,790 | +24% | $40,640 | $74,920 | 420 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $59,270 | +21% | $45,610 | $77,290 | 1,760 |
| 3 | Wyoming | $58,320 | +19% | $44,350 | $78,110 | 210 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $57,810 | +18% | $37,940 | $75,240 | 2,050 |
| 5 | Maine | $55,540 | +13% | $39,420 | $80,430 | 220 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $53,830 | +10% | $42,200 | $84,900 | 260 |
| 7 | Washington | $53,800 | +10% | $41,630 | $91,770 | 2,270 |
| 8 | Illinois | $53,560 | +9% | $39,460 | $73,720 | 10,240 |
| 9 | Maryland | $53,480 | +9% | $40,200 | $70,770 | 770 |
| 10 | New York | $53,170 | +9% | $36,120 | $72,540 | 4,340 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $52,200 | +7% | $39,900 | $74,320 | 3,380 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $51,920 | +6% | $34,150 | $70,020 | 310 |
| 13 | Iowa | $51,570 | +5% | $41,550 | $73,410 | 2,310 |
| 14 | Delaware | $51,460 | +5% | $39,350 | $66,550 | 130 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $51,020 | +4% | $38,460 | $66,420 | 350 |
| 16 | Kansas | $50,750 | +4% | $36,700 | $70,660 | 1,380 |
| 17 | California | $50,640 | +3% | $38,220 | $79,340 | 5,730 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $50,550 | +3% | $38,270 | $71,570 | 4,380 |
| 19 | Oregon | $50,420 | +3% | $39,060 | $75,160 | 1,090 |
| 20 | Missouri | $50,340 | +3% | $39,120 | $65,260 | 2,800 |
| 21 | Virginia | $49,970 | +2% | $38,800 | $65,790 | 1,530 |
| 22 | Alaska | $49,740 | +2% | $35,290 | $75,780 | 60 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $49,050 | 0% | $38,620 | $61,100 | 940 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $49,000 | 0% | $30,070 | $58,250 | 510 |
| 25 | Colorado | $48,520 | −1% | $40,800 | $62,260 | 640 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $48,490 | −1% | $37,750 | $59,850 | 1,660 |
| 27 | Nevada | $48,460 | −1% | $36,670 | $64,640 | 650 |
| 28 | Arizona | $48,280 | −1% | $38,320 | $73,010 | 1,400 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $48,000 | −2% | $39,240 | $63,550 | 260 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $47,840 | −2% | $36,600 | $60,850 | 1,610 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $47,740 | −3% | $35,680 | $64,700 | 2,560 |
| 32 | Ohio | $47,720 | −3% | $37,150 | $70,830 | 5,230 |
| 33 | Indiana | $47,650 | −3% | $37,390 | $66,600 | 4,840 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $47,610 | −3% | $32,820 | $66,140 | 190 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $47,330 | −3% | $32,430 | $112,420 | 570 |
| 36 | Utah | $47,180 | −4% | $36,050 | $70,040 | 1,290 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $47,020 | −4% | $36,380 | $62,780 | 3,400 |
| 38 | Georgia | $47,000 | −4% | $34,790 | $59,830 | 3,420 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $47,000 | −4% | $32,710 | $67,670 | 960 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $46,410 | −5% | $35,420 | $68,760 | 1,070 |
| 41 | Alabama | $46,050 | −6% | $34,960 | $64,430 | 2,220 |
| 42 | Florida | $46,000 | −6% | $34,550 | $59,780 | 3,550 |
| 43 | Vermont | $45,420 | −7% | $40,680 | $62,240 | 280 |
| 44 | Texas | $45,320 | −7% | $31,110 | $64,430 | 6,350 |
| 45 | Idaho | $44,690 | −9% | $37,990 | $54,800 | 510 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $44,650 | −9% | $35,670 | $64,200 | 1,100 |
| 47 | Michigan | $44,310 | −10% | $35,370 | $64,990 | 3,040 |
| 48 | Montana | $38,410 | −22% | $34,570 | $53,330 | 280 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $36,980 | −25% | $28,230 | $63,140 | 340 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $60,790 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $48,990). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
New Mexico, with a median of $36,980 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
Illinois has the most jobs, about 10,240, with a median of $53,560.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.