Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Iowa
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Iowa earn an average of $54,450 a year. That is $2,360 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $52,090. The best-paying metro area is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $55,250.
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Average pay for mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Average pay by state
Iowa vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,090 | $25.04 |
| Iowa | $54,450 | $26.18 |
| Minnesota | $60,270 | $28.98 |
| Illinois | $56,920 | $27.37 |
| Wisconsin | $55,120 | $26.50 |
| Missouri | $53,100 | $25.53 |
| Nebraska | $50,360 | $24.21 |
Related jobs in Iowa
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53,950
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$48,340
- Production Workers, All Other$44,510
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53,230
- Helpers--Production Workers$45,840
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51,360
Average pay, Iowa, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Iowa?
The average is $54,450 a year, and the median is $51,570. That is $2,360 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $52,090.
What is the hourly wage in Iowa?
$26.18 an hour on average; the median is $24.79.
Where in Iowa do they earn the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($55,250), followed by Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA ($54,860). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Iowa City, IA ($51,210).
How does Iowa rank?
Iowa ranks #15 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.