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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,640
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.9% vs 2024
$56,440
Mean Salary
$50,640
Median Salary
$24.35
Hourly Rate
5,730 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California earn a median salary of $50,640 per year ($4,220/month).
This is 2.4% above the national average of $49,434.
California ranks #17 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 5,730 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.9% 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 California
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $38,220 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $79,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $42,940 and $63,540.
Median $50,640
P10: $38,220P25: $42,940P75: $63,540P90: $79,340
10th
$38,220
25th
$42,940
Median
$50,640
75th
$63,540
90th
$79,340
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,220
$18.38
$3,185
25th Percentile
$42,940
$20.64
$3,578
Median (50th)
$50,640
$24.35
$4,220
75th Percentile
$63,540
$30.55
$5,295
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$79,340
$38.14
$6,611
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,440 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#17
California ranks #17 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 California?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is $50,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,440.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California range from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $79,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $42,940 and $63,540.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in California typically start around $38,220 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $42,940 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 5,730 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California is approximately $24.35 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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