Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $50,830 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $32,470
90th percentile $64,710
Employed locally 290
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,470
    25th
    $46,050
    50th (median)
    $50,830
    75th
    $58,240
    90th
    $64,710

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 77% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 23% 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
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,690
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $69,920
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $63,550
    Wheeling, WV-OH $61,010
    Salinas, CA $61,010
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $59,320

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,460
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,110
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$42,330
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Elkhart, IN is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.12 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart 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 Elkhart, IN is 6.6% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $32,470 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,050.