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How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make in Des Moines?

$55,170a year

Median yearly pay for mixing and blending machine setters in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $26.52 an hour or $4,598 a month.

Hourly
$26.52
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
39 of 257
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,340Median: $55,170Highest 10%: $62,530
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,340$21.32
25th$50,050$24.06
Median$55,170$26.52
75th$59,120$28.42
90th$62,530$30.06

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for mixing and blending machine setters.

Sioux City, IA$53,000
Ames, IA$52,020
Omaha, NE$51,980
Davenport, IA$51,760
Iowa City, IA$51,570
Cedar Rapids, IA$51,230
Waterloo, IA$49,180
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter salary in Iowa Mixing and Blending Machine Setter salary in all states

Related jobs in Des Moines

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$100,700
Gas Plant Operator$95,260
Tool and Die Maker$73,170
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$71,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,450
Tire Builder$63,060
Woodworking Machine Setter$60,070
Welder$59,980
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,470
Salaries for every job in Des Moines, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make an hour in Des Moines?

The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $26.52 ($55,170 a year).

Do mixing and blending machine setters make more in Des Moines than the national average?

Yes: $55,170 against $48,990 nationally, 13% more.

How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $51,570, so Des Moines pays 7% more.

Where does Des Moines rank for mixing and blending machine setter pay?

39 of 257 metro areas with data.

How much does a mixing and blending machine setter make starting out in Des Moines?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,530 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.