Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in St. Louis

In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $24.21 an hour ($50,360 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$24.21Median hourly pay
$45,450–$61,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in St. Louis (MO)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($48,990). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($50,340).

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in St. Louis (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.73$38,970
25% of workers$21.85$45,450
Half of workers (median)$24.21$50,360
75% of workers$29.73$61,840
90% of workers$33.61$69,910

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 (this page)$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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53,500
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51,790
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47,460
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,240
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52,310

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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.