| 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). | 
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| Mean Wage History | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to Occupational Group | Difference | 
| Current | $16.93 |   | $17.86 | 
  | -$0.93 | 
| 2015 | $16.39 | +3.3% | $17.29 | 
+3.3% | -$0.90 | 
| 2014 | $16.02 | +2.3% | $16.90 | 
+2.3% | -$0.88 | 
| 2013 | $15.72 | +1.9% | $16.58 | 
+1.9% | -$0.86 | 
| 2012 | $15.46 | +1.7% | $16.31 | 
+1.7% | -$0.84 | 
| 2011 | $15.21 | +1.6% | $16.04 | 
+1.6% | -$0.83 | 
| 2010 | $15.04 | +1.1% | $15.87 | 
+1.1% | -$0.82 | 
| 2009 | $14.78 | +1.8% | $15.59 | 
+1.8% | -$0.81 | 
| 2008 | $14.40 | +2.7% | $15.19 | 
+2.7% | -$0.79 | 
| 2007 | $14.07 | +2.3% | $14.84 | 
+2.3% | -$0.77 | 
| Year | This Occupation | Compared to All Occupations | Difference | 
| Current | $16.93 |   | $20.85 | 
  | -$3.92 | 
| 2015 | $16.39 | +3.3% | $20.27 | 
+2.9% | -$3.87 | 
| 2014 | $16.02 | +2.3% | $19.83 | 
+2.2% | -$3.81 | 
| 2013 | $15.72 | +1.9% | $19.43 | 
+2.1% | -$3.71 | 
| 2012 | $15.46 | +1.7% | $19.10 | 
+1.7% | -$3.64 | 
| 2011 | $15.21 | +1.6% | $18.80 | 
+1.6% | -$3.59 | 
| 2010 | $15.04 | +1.1% | $18.48 | 
+1.7% | -$3.43 | 
| 2009 | $14.78 | +1.8% | $18.23 | 
+1.4% | -$3.45 | 
| 2008 | $14.40 | +2.7% | $17.77 | 
+2.6% | -$3.36 | 
| 2007 | $14.07 | +2.3% | $17.20 | 
+3.3% | -$3.13 | 
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |