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



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		160
Mean wage		$21.49
Entry wage		$15.86
10th percentile wage		$14.52
50th percentile wage		$21.45
90th percentile wage		$29.75

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Manufacturing	160	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing	160	$21.45

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. Excludes Food Batchmakers (51-3092).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$21.45		$22.18		-$0.72
2019	$20.58	+4.2%	$21.28	+4.2%	-$0.70
2018	$20.00	+2.9%	$20.68	+2.9%	-$0.68
2017	$19.39	+3.1%	$20.05	+3.1%	-$0.66
2016	$18.87	+2.8%	$19.51	+2.8%	-$0.64
2015	$18.42	+2.4%	$19.05	+2.4%	-$0.62
2014	$18.00	+2.3%	$18.61	+2.3%	-$0.61
2013	$17.66	+1.9%	$18.26	+1.9%	-$0.60
2012	$17.37	+1.7%	$17.96	+1.7%	-$0.59
2011	$17.09	+1.6%	$17.67	+1.6%	-$0.58
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$21.45		$23.16		-$1.71
2019	$20.58	+4.2%	$22.22	+4.2%	-$1.63
2018	$20.00	+2.9%	$21.54	+3.1%	-$1.54
2017	$19.39	+3.1%	$20.97	+2.8%	-$1.57
2016	$18.87	+2.8%	$20.49	+2.3%	-$1.62
2015	$18.42	+2.4%	$20.06	+2.1%	-$1.63
2014	$18.00	+2.3%	$19.63	+2.2%	-$1.62
2013	$17.66	+1.9%	$19.23	+2.1%	-$1.57
2012	$17.37	+1.7%	$18.90	+1.7%	-$1.53
2011	$17.09	+1.6%	$18.61	+1.6%	-$1.51

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 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest	$22.48	70
Eastern	$21.45	160
North Central	$20.84	300
South Central	$19.45	360

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$19.45	360
North Central	$20.84	300
Northwest	$18.91	160
Eastern	$21.45	160


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