Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,340 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $39,660
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 110
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,660
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $62,890
    90th
    $78,620

    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 Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,360
    Machinists $48,210
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,220
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,480
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Northern Michigan is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan 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 Northern Michigan is 3.5% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,660 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.