SOC 51-9023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Deltona
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $46,100, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Deltona, FL tracks the national median of $48,990 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,100, median pay for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Deltona, FL tracks the national median of $48,990 closely. Pay ranges from under $33,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,240 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,730 to $50,350.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.47 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Pensacola records the highest median at $52,290. Of the 404 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 257th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,690 | −31.2% |
| 25th | $37,730 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $46,100 | −5.9% |
| 75th | $50,350 | +2.8% |
| 90th | $59,240 | +20.9% |
| Mean | $45,450 | −7.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola | $52,290 | 80 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $48,690 | 40 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $48,340 | 260 | |
| 4 | North Port | $48,030 | 100 | |
| 5 | Tallahassee | $47,410 | 100 | |
| 6 | Port St. Lucie | $47,360 | 60 | |
| 7 | Naples | $47,250 | 60 | |
| 8 | Tampa | $46,000 | 600 | |
| 9 | Miami | $45,190 | 780 | |
| 10 | Lakeland | $45,160 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Deltona run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,100 buys what $44,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,100 a year, 5.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,690 to $59,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pensacola, at $52,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Deltona, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,100, or $22.16 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 Deltona, FL is 5.9% 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 Deltona, FL earns more than $59,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,690 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 Pensacola, at $52,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Deltona, FL. 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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