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Mixing and Blending Machine Operators

Operate machines that mix or blend materials.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$23.88 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Average
Growth rate:  3.9%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
  • Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
  • Operate mixing equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Coater Operator
Ink Blender
Mixer Operator

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $23.88
Statewide median: $25.22

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Mixing and Blending Machine Operators *

Area Low Median High
U S
$19.2 $22.92 $27.59
Minnesota
$21.76 $23.88 $29.08
Central Minnesota
$21.09 $25.22 $30.1
Northeast Minnesota
$23.41 $35.61 $36.89
Northwest Minnesota
$20.4 $22.13 $25.53
Southeast Minnesota
$21.56 $23.12 $27.5
Southwest Minnesota
$21.87 $24.79 $30.62
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$22.04 $23.54 $27.85

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1760 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Mixing and Blending Machine Operators most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 1805 new Mixing and Blending Machine Operators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the dem

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