Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $49,980 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $38,750
90th percentile $62,770
Employed locally 640
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,750
    25th
    $45,690
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $58,910
    90th
    $62,770

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% 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
    Wausau, WI $66,960
    Appleton, WI $63,380
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $61,280
    Kenosha, WI $60,510
    Eau Claire, WI $60,010

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,260
    Machinists $53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Milwaukee, WI is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.23 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, WI is 4.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,750 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,690.