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

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

Median annual salary $48,530 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.33
10th percentile $38,760
90th percentile $61,610
Employed locally 60
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,760
    25th
    $42,050
    50th (median)
    $48,530
    75th
    $58,260
    90th
    $61,610

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 54% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 46% 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
    Mankato, MN $59,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,530
    St. Cloud, MN $44,740
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $43,610

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,470
    Machinists $59,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,200
    Production Workers, All Other $39,210
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Rochester, MN is $23.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.75 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, MN is 1.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,760 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,050.