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Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$50,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.9% vs 2024
$53,400
Mean Salary
$50,550
Median Salary
$24.30
Hourly Rate
4,380 people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $50,550 per year ($4,212/month).
This is 2.3% above the national average of $49,434.
Pennsylvania ranks #18 out of 49 states for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay.
Approximately 4,380 people work in this occupation across Pennsylvania.
Salaries increased by 1.9% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $38,270 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,570 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,570 and $60,690.
Median $50,550
P10: $38,270P25: $45,570P75: $60,690P90: $71,570
10th
$38,270
25th
$45,570
Median
$50,550
75th
$60,690
90th
$71,570
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,270
$18.40
$3,189
25th Percentile
$45,570
$21.91
$3,797
Median (50th)
$50,550
$24.30
$4,212
75th Percentile
$60,690
$29.18
$5,057
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,570
$34.41
$5,964
Note: The mean (average) salary of $53,400 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#18
Pennsylvania ranks #18 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 Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania is $50,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $53,400.
What is the salary range for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania range from $38,270 at the 10th percentile to $71,570 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,570 and $60,690.
What is the starting salary for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $38,270 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,380 people are employed as Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania.
What is the hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania is approximately $24.30 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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