Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $54,840 +15% vs national
Median hourly $26.37
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $62,190
Employed locally 40
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $47,070
    50th (median)
    $54,840
    75th
    $59,840
    90th
    $62,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 74% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 26% 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
    Fayetteville, NC $67,500
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $67,410
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $56,440
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $53,760
    Paducah, KY-IL $52,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,510

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$64,800
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,270
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$32,940
    Bakers$34,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Springfield, IL is $26.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.17 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield 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 Springfield, IL is 15% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,070.