Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,050 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.18
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $56,990
Employed locally 30
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $44,050
    75th
    $48,320
    90th
    $56,990

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,990
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,370
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $35,600
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northeast Virginia is $21.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Virginia 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 Northeast Virginia is 7.6% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.