Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $59,710 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.71
10th percentile $50,390
90th percentile $85,240
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,390
    25th
    $51,460
    50th (median)
    $59,710
    75th
    $66,310
    90th
    $85,240

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 80% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 20% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Rochester, MN $48,530
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,530
    St. Cloud, MN $44,740
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $43,610

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$41,290
    Printing Press Operators$46,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,860
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,270
    Machinists$60,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Mankato, MN is $28.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.98 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato 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 Mankato, MN is 25.2% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $50,390 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,460.