Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operator/Tender (51-9023) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,210
Mean wage		$22.55
Entry wage		$16.04
10th percentile wage		$14.80
50th percentile wage		$20.52
90th percentile wage		$34.95

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	1,080	89.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	110	9.3%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	1,080	$20.89
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	110	$18.19

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operator/Tender (51-9023)

Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients. Exclude "Food Batchmakers" (51-3092).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$20.52		$19.86		$0.66
2018	$20.32	+1.0%	$19.67	+1.0%	$0.65
2017	$19.74	+2.9%	$19.11	+2.9%	$0.63
2016	$19.15	+3.1%	$18.53	+3.1%	$0.62
2015	$18.63	+2.8%	$18.03	+2.8%	$0.60
2014	$18.18	+2.4%	$17.60	+2.4%	$0.58
2013	$17.77	+2.3%	$17.20	+2.3%	$0.57
2012	$17.44	+1.9%	$16.88	+1.9%	$0.56
2011	$17.15	+1.7%	$16.59	+1.7%	$0.55
2010	$16.87	+1.6%	$16.33	+1.6%	$0.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.52		$23.07		-$2.55
2018	$20.32	+1.0%	$22.87	+.9%	-$2.54
2017	$19.74	+2.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$2.42
2016	$19.15	+3.1%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$2.43
2015	$18.63	+2.8%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$2.45
2014	$18.18	+2.4%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$2.45
2013	$17.77	+2.3%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$2.42
2012	$17.44	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$2.35
2011	$17.15	+1.7%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$2.30
2010	$16.87	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$2.27

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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