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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $41,720 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.06
10th percentile $29,190
90th percentile $49,460
Employed locally 60
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,190
    25th
    $32,700
    50th (median)
    $41,720
    75th
    $45,480
    90th
    $49,460

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 64% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 36% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $47,300
    Waco, TX $44,920
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,190
    Amarillo, TX $41,970

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,290
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $42,560
    Machinists $46,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Longview, TX is $20.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.13 or more per hour.

    Is Longview 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 Longview, TX is 12.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $29,190 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,700.