Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,140 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $78,530
Employed locally 210
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $40,960
    50th (median)
    $57,140
    75th
    $62,450
    90th
    $78,530

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,360
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $30,270
    Helpers--Production Workers $37,440
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $43,800
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Southwest Alabama is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.95 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama 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 Southwest Alabama is 19.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,960.