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

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

Median annual salary $48,290 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $44,630
90th percentile $56,890
Employed locally 190
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,630
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $48,770
    90th
    $56,890

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 68% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 32% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $47,300
    Waco, TX $44,920
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $44,190
    Amarillo, TX $41,970
    Longview, TX $41,720

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $49,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $60,840
    Machinists $57,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,650
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,470
    Helpers--Production Workers $38,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Odessa, TX is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.35 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa 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 Odessa, TX is 1.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $44,630 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.