SOC 51-9023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Charlotte
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,800, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Charlotte, NC tracks the national median of $48,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,800, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Charlotte, NC tracks the national median of $48,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $36,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $43,350 to $53,650.
Employment stands at 1,150, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $67,500. Of the 660 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 465th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | −26.0% |
| 25th | $43,350 | −11.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,800 | −4.5% |
| 75th | $53,650 | +9.5% |
| 90th | $61,650 | +25.8% |
| Mean | $48,390 | −1.2% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $67,500 | 100 | |
| 2 | Asheville | $53,330 | 40 | |
| 3 | Greensboro | $51,210 | 680 | |
| 4 | Wilmington | $50,390 | 130 | |
| 5 | Goldsboro | $48,940 | 40 | |
| 6 | Durham | $48,410 | 80 | |
| 7 | Raleigh | $46,790 | 190 | |
| 8 | Winston-Salem | $46,160 | 100 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $43,590 | 270 | |
| 10 | Rocky Mount | $41,290 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Charlotte run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,800 goes as far as $49,629 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,629US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,800 a year, 4.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,230 to $61,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $67,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Charlotte, NC?
The median annual wage is $46,800, or $22.50 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 Charlotte, NC is 4.5% lower. 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 Charlotte, NC earns more than $61,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,230 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 Fayetteville, at $67,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,150 jobs in this occupation in Charlotte, NC. 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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