SOC 51-9023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Springfield
Springfield, MA · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $50,020 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $50,020 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $48,990. Half of workers earn between $43,720 and $60,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,810 and the ninetieth at $66,980.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.42 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,270. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 408 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,810 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $43,720 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,020 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $60,610 | +23.7% |
| 90th | $66,980 | +36.7% |
| Mean | $51,840 | +5.8% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $59,270 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Springfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $50,020 buys what $47,278 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,278US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,020 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,810 to $66,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $59,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Springfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $50,020, or $24.05 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 Springfield, MA is 2.1% 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 Springfield, MA earns more than $66,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,810 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 Boston, at $59,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Springfield, MA. 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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