Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $47,300 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.74
10th percentile $28,230
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 110
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,230
    25th
    $33,750
    50th (median)
    $47,300
    75th
    $47,310
    90th
    $47,310

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 92% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 8% 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
    Midland, TX $57,490
    Odessa, TX $48,290
    Waco, TX $44,920
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,190
    Amarillo, TX $41,970
    Longview, TX $41,720

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Brownsville, TX is $22.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.74 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville 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 Brownsville, TX is 0.8% below 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $28,230 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,750.