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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Arkansas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arkansas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$44,650
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.3% vs 2024
$47,640
Mean Salary
$44,650
Median Salary
$21.47
Hourly Rate
1,100 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Arkansas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas earn a median salary of $44,650 per year ($3,720/month).
This is 9.7% below the national average of $49,434.
Arkansas ranks #46 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 1,100 people work in this occupation across Arkansas.
Salaries decreased by 1.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
Top Skills
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Operation and Control
3.62
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.12
Monitoring
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.31
English Language
2.96
Mechanical
2.75
Public Safety and Security
2.7
Mathematics
2.63
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(80.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas range from $35,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $64,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,410 and $49,840.
Median $44,650
P10: $35,670P25: $39,410P75: $49,840P90: $64,200
10th
$35,670
25th
$39,410
Median
$44,650
75th
$49,840
90th
$64,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,670
$17.15
$2,972
25th Percentile
$39,410
$18.95
$3,284
Median (50th)
$44,650
$21.47
$3,720
75th Percentile
$49,840
$23.96
$4,153
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$64,200
$30.87
$5,350
Note: The mean (average) salary of $47,640 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#46
Arkansas ranks #46 of 49 states
$49,434
National avg. for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Arkansas?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas is $44,650 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $47,640.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas range from $35,670 at the 10th percentile to $64,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,410 and $49,840.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Arkansas typically start around $35,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,410 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,100 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Arkansas is approximately $21.47 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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