Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $46,910 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 30
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $41,410
    50th (median)
    $46,910
    75th
    $60,770
    90th
    $75,880

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 43% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 57% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,660
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,680
    Bakers $38,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,570
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $48,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Santa Cruz, CA is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.48 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz, CA is 1.6% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,410.