Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,100 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.17
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $57,500
Employed locally 320
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $40,030
    50th (median)
    $46,100
    75th
    $48,810
    90th
    $57,500

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,520
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $61,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,370
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,180
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $47,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in East Central Illinois is $22.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois 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 East Central Illinois is 3.3% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,030.