Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,680
↑ 41.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.9% since 2011 ($33,590 → $47,680)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $47,680
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,680 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $46,100 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | $43,410 | +13.0% |
| 2021 | $38,420 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | $38,690 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $37,780 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $37,210 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $36,600 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | $35,680 | +3.1% |
| 2015 | $34,600 | +0.8% |
| 2014 | $34,340 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $33,960 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $33,840 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | $33,590 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.