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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,560
Median Annual Salary
▲
+10.6% vs 2024
$56,920
Mean Salary
$53,560
Median Salary
$25.75
Hourly Rate
10,240 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois earn a median salary of $53,560 per year ($4,463/month).
This is 8.3% above the national average of $49,434.
Illinois ranks #8 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 10,240 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 10.6% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $39,460 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $73,720 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $63,320.
Median $53,560
P10: $39,460P25: $46,120P75: $63,320P90: $73,720
10th
$39,460
25th
$46,120
Median
$53,560
75th
$63,320
90th
$73,720
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,460
$18.97
$3,288
25th Percentile
$46,120
$22.17
$3,843
Median (50th)
$53,560
$25.75
$4,463
75th Percentile
$63,320
$30.44
$5,276
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$73,720
$35.44
$6,143
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,920 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
Illinois ranks #8 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 Illinois?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is $53,560 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,920.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois range from $39,460 at the 10th percentile to $73,720 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $46,120 and $63,320.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Illinois typically start around $39,460 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $46,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 10,240 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Illinois is approximately $25.75 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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