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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $58,570 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.16
10th percentile $36,840
90th percentile $90,180
Employed locally 40
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,840
    25th
    $45,550
    50th (median)
    $58,570
    75th
    $68,660
    90th
    $90,180

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 63% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 37% 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
    Modesto, CA $58,290

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $58,100
    Bakers $38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in San Luis Obispo, CA is $28.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 22.8% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $36,840 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,550.