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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,340 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $37,100
90th percentile $66,630
Employed locally 770
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,100
    25th
    $43,160
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $58,870
    90th
    $66,630

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,970
    Machinists $47,640
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,830
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $59,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Indianapolis, IN is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN is 1.4% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,100 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,160.