Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $63,380 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.47
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $78,130
Employed locally 210
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $63,380
    75th
    $67,120
    90th
    $78,130

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 76% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,690
    Topeka, KS $74,270
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,400
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $69,920
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $69,670
    Fayetteville, NC $67,500

    Nearby metros — Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,400
    Wausau, WI $66,960
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,280
    Kenosha, WI $60,510
    Eau Claire, WI $60,010
    Green Bay, WI $55,180

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,210
    Food Batchmakers $47,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,830
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Appleton, WI is $30.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Appleton, WI is 32.9% above the national median of $47,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Appleton?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.