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

In Tennessee, the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.00 an hour ($47,840 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.

$23.00Median hourly pay

$39,670–$54,640Middle half of workers, yearly

1,610People in this job in Tennessee

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($48,990). Tennessee ranks 30th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

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

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.59	$36,600
25% of workers	$19.07	$39,670
Half of workers (median)	$23.00	$47,840
75% of workers	$26.27	$54,640
90% of workers	$29.25	$60,850

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Chattanooga	$50,000	120
Morristown	$49,090	30
Jackson	$48,610	100
Knoxville	$48,120	90
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin	$46,710	320
Kingsport-Bristol	$46,080	90
Memphis	$46,050	490
Clarksville	$38,310	120

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)

Related jobs in Tennessee

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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$50,470
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$42,950
Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders	$44,710
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$45,760
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$43,190

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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.