Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Idaho

Mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders in Idaho earn the most in Twin Falls (average $44,000 a year) and the least in Idaho Falls ($42,520), across the 3 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mixing and blending machine setters, operators, and tenders average at $45,570 and the median at $44,690 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,090.

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders average salary by city in Idaho

Twin Falls$44,000
Boise$43,680
Idaho Falls$42,520

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Twin Falls	$44,000	$44,420	$44,420	$36,310	92
Boise	$43,680	$39,780	$38,010	$36,070	98
Idaho Falls	$42,520	$43,740	$38,270	$35,200	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in other states

Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by city and state

More about pay in Idaho

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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