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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$55,540
Median Annual Salary
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+5.5% vs 2024
$57,860
Mean Salary
$55,540
Median Salary
$26.70
Hourly Rate
220 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine earn a median salary of $55,540 per year ($4,628/month).
This is 12.4% above the national average of $49,434.
Maine ranks #5 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 220 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 5.5% 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 Maine
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine range from $39,420 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $48,120 and $63,590.
Median $55,540
P10: $39,420P25: $48,120P75: $63,590P90: $80,430
10th
$39,420
25th
$48,120
Median
$55,540
75th
$63,590
90th
$80,430
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,420
$18.95
$3,285
25th Percentile
$48,120
$23.13
$4,010
Median (50th)
$55,540
$26.70
$4,628
75th Percentile
$63,590
$30.57
$5,299
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,430
$38.67
$6,702
Note: The mean (average) salary of $57,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
Maine ranks #5 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 Maine?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine is $55,540 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $57,860.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine range from $39,420 at the 10th percentile to $80,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $48,120 and $63,590.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Maine typically start around $39,420 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $48,120 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 220 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Maine is approximately $26.70 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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