Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Colorado

In Colorado, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.33 an hour ($48,520 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.

$23.33Median hourly pay
$43,980–$58,270Middle half of workers, yearly
640People in this job in Colorado

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($48,990). Colorado ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Colorado

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.62$40,800
25% of workers$21.14$43,980
Half of workers (median)$23.33$48,520
75% of workers$28.02$58,270
90% of workers$29.93$62,260

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$49,000320
Boulder$48,97050
Greeley$48,12080
Grand Junction$46,32040
Fort Collins-Loveland$43,26030

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.1% over ten years, declining · about 7,900 openings a year (BLS)

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Machine Feeders and Offbearers$48,400
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,950
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,350
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,010
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$55,270

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.