Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $45,420 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $74,090
Employed locally 480
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $37,620
    50th (median)
    $45,420
    75th
    $57,290
    90th
    $74,090

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 44% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 56% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,410
    Decatur, AL $62,510
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $62,050
    Salinas, CA $61,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,850
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $58,570

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $56,110
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $47,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $76,010
    Production Workers, All Other $39,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Diego, CA is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.66 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego 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 San Diego, CA is 4.7% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,620.