Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $44,740 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.51
10th percentile $38,140
90th percentile $65,250
Employed locally 90
National median $47,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,140
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $44,740
    75th
    $54,400
    90th
    $65,250

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 59% Median Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 41% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $73,400
    Mankato, MN $59,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $50,950
    Rochester, MN $48,530
    Fargo, ND-MN $46,530
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $43,610

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50,690
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$71,910
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$38,160
    Machinists$60,510
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$44,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in St. Cloud, MN is $21.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud, MN is 6.2% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $38,140 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.