Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $24.31 an hour ($50,570 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.

$24.31Median hourly pay
$47,030–$63,190Middle half of workers, yearly
1,110People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($48,990). It is about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($50,550).

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.00$39,520
25% of workers$22.61$47,030
Half of workers (median)$24.31$50,570
75% of workers$30.38$63,190
90% of workers$37.07$77,100

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Reading$55,260440
Harrisburg-Carlisle$51,430170
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$51,170420
Pittsburgh$51,030600
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$50,5701,110
Lancaster$50,560320
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$50,290190
Chambersburg$49,13080
York-Hanover$48,510210
Lebanon$47,71090
Williamsport$47,38080
Altoona$47,200100
Gettysburg$46,55070
Erie$45,11070

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,900
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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.