SOC 51-9023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Allentown
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ · 10 metro areas compared
At $51,170, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Allentown, PA tracks the national median of $48,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $51,170, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Allentown, PA tracks the national median of $48,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $40,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,590 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $45,190 to $62,110.
Employment stands at 420, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Reading records the highest median at $55,260. Of the 516 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 320th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,910 | −16.5% |
| 25th | $45,190 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $51,170 | +4.4% |
| 75th | $62,110 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $72,590 | +48.2% |
| Mean | $55,000 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $55,260 | 440 | |
| 2 | Harrisburg | $51,430 | 170 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $51,030 | 600 | |
| 4 | Philadelphia | $50,570 | 1,110 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $50,560 | 320 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $50,290 | 190 | |
| 7 | Chambersburg | $49,130 | 80 | |
| 8 | York | $48,510 | 210 | |
| 9 | Lebanon | $47,710 | 90 | |
| 10 | Williamsport | $47,380 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Allentown run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $51,170 goes as far as $52,428 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,428US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,170 a year, 4.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,910 to $72,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reading, at $55,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Allentown, PA?
The median annual wage is $51,170, or $24.60 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,990, so pay in Allentown, PA is 4.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Allentown, PA earns more than $72,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reading, at $55,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Allentown, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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