Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operator/Tender (51-9023) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		270
Mean wage		$21.87
Entry wage		$16.11
10th percentile wage		$14.79
50th percentile wage		$20.20
90th percentile wage		$31.80

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	270	100.0%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	270	$20.20

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	$20.20		$22.08		-$1.88
2018	$20.00	+1.0%	$21.87	+1.0%	-$1.86
2017	$19.43	+2.9%	$21.24	+2.9%	-$1.80
2016	$18.85	+3.1%	$20.60	+3.1%	-$1.75
2015	$18.34	+2.8%	$20.04	+2.8%	-$1.70
2014	$17.90	+2.4%	$19.57	+2.4%	-$1.66
2013	$17.49	+2.3%	$19.12	+2.3%	-$1.62
2012	$17.16	+1.9%	$18.76	+1.9%	-$1.59
2011	$16.88	+1.7%	$18.45	+1.7%	-$1.57
2010	$16.61	+1.6%	$18.15	+1.6%	-$1.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$20.20		$23.16		-$2.96
2018	$20.00	+1.0%	$22.96	+.9%	-$2.95
2017	$19.43	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$2.82
2016	$18.85	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$2.81
2015	$18.34	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$2.82
2014	$17.90	+2.4%	$20.72	+2.1%	-$2.82
2013	$17.49	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$2.78
2012	$17.16	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$2.70
2011	$16.88	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$2.65
2010	$16.61	+1.6%	$19.22	+1.6%	-$2.61

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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$22.72	260
South Central	$20.68	410
Southwest	$20.51	110
Eastern	$20.20	270

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$20.68	410
Eastern	$20.20	270
North Central	$22.72	260
Northwest	$18.28	140


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