Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9023)
Occupation description: Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials, such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients. Excludes Food Batchmakers (51-3092).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 28 | 44 | 57.1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| United States | 130,700 | 128,800 | 0.0 | 3,900 | 11,200 | 14,900 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is robust with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages 
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 19.69 | 12.85 | 15.17 | 18.60 | 23.47 | 28.84 |