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

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

Median annual salary $38,170 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $27,800
90th percentile $52,400
Employed locally 60
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,800
    25th
    $34,380
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $45,650
    90th
    $52,400

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 61% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 39% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $33,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,450
    Bakers $34,770
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $40,930
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Lubbock, TX is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.34 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 19.9% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $27,800 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,380.