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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$48,520
Median Annual Salary
▲
+7.0% vs 2024
$51,160
Mean Salary
$48,520
Median Salary
$23.33
Hourly Rate
640 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado earn a median salary of $48,520 per year ($4,043/month).
This is 1.8% below the national average of $49,434.
Colorado ranks #25 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 640 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 7.0% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado range from $40,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $62,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $43,980 and $58,270.
Median $48,520
P10: $40,800P25: $43,980P75: $58,270P90: $62,260
10th
$40,800
25th
$43,980
Median
$48,520
75th
$58,270
90th
$62,260
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,800
$19.62
$3,400
25th Percentile
$43,980
$21.14
$3,665
Median (50th)
$48,520
$23.33
$4,043
75th Percentile
$58,270
$28.01
$4,855
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$62,260
$29.93
$5,188
Note: The mean (average) salary of $51,160 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#25
Colorado ranks #25 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 Colorado?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado is $48,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $51,160.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado range from $40,800 at the 10th percentile to $62,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $43,980 and $58,270.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Colorado typically start around $40,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $43,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 640 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Colorado is approximately $23.33 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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