Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA), the median pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders is $28.36 an hour ($58,990 a year). About 1,100 people work in this job there.

$28.36Median hourly pay
$48,920–$77,160Middle half of workers, yearly
1,100People in this job in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($48,990). It is 10% higher than the Washington median ($53,800).

Pay range for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (WA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.07$43,830
25% of workers$23.52$48,920
Half of workers (median)$28.36$58,990
75% of workers$37.10$77,160
90% of workers$51.12$106,330

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue (this page)$58,9901,100
Spokane-Spokane Valley$54,220130
Longview-Kelso$52,660110
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater$51,91040
Mount Vernon-Anacortes$49,52050
Yakima$48,640100
Bellingham$48,28060
Kennewick-Richland$47,730200

Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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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.