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

In Missouri, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $24.20 an hour ($50,340 a year). About 2,800 people work in this job there.

$24.20Median hourly pay
$44,870–$62,920Middle half of workers, yearly
2,800People in this job in Missouri

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($48,990). Missouri ranks 20th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.81$39,120
25% of workers$21.57$44,870
Half of workers (median)$24.20$50,340
75% of workers$30.25$62,920
90% of workers$31.38$65,260

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Joplin$62,460190
Kansas City$58,260780
St. Louis$50,3601,050
St. Joseph$48,440170
Springfield$46,760130
Jefferson City$45,02060

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)

Related jobs in Missouri

JobMedian yearly pay
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$50,640
Food Batchmakers$45,690
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49,290
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$46,580
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,470
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48,840
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,070
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54,420

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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.