U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsSet up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,520 | 2.1 % | $13.63 | $28,340 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $8.60 | $9.96 | $12.77 | $16.67 | $20.65 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $17,900 | $20,720 | $26,550 | $34,670 | $42,960 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 21,470 | 7.52 | $13.01 | $27,070 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 14,140 | 10.74 | $14.99 | $31,170 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 13,970 | 8.03 | $13.95 | $29,010 |
| Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | 10,210 | 6.10 | $13.90 | $28,910 |
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | 9,620 | 13.94 | $12.88 | $26,800 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | 9,620 | 13.94 | $12.88 | $26,800 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 14,140 | 10.74 | $14.99 | $31,170 |
| Other Food Manufacturing | 13,970 | 8.03 | $13.95 | $29,010 |
| Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 21,470 | 7.52 | $13.01 | $27,070 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | 4,410 | 7.37 | $17.20 | $35,770 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverage Manufacturing | 1,420 | 0.81 | $17.38 | $36,150 |
| Grain and Oilseed Milling | 4,410 | 7.37 | $17.20 | $35,770 |
| Traveler Accommodation | 40 | (7) | $16.14 | $33,580 |
| Dairy Product Manufacturing | 14,140 | 10.74 | $14.99 | $31,170 |
| Animal Food Manufacturing | 1,370 | 2.61 | $14.22 | $29,570 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 13,520 | 0.95 | 1.23 | $13.30 | $27,660 |
| Illinois | 6,640 | 1.18 | 1.53 | $14.73 | $30,640 |
| Texas | 6,360 | 0.60 | 0.78 | $11.31 | $23,520 |
| Wisconsin | 6,130 | 2.29 | 2.97 | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 5,570 | 0.99 | 1.29 | $14.80 | $30,790 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 6,130 | 2.29 | 2.97 | $14.67 | $30,520 |
| Idaho | 1,200 | 2.00 | 2.60 | $12.16 | $25,290 |
| Iowa | 2,640 | 1.80 | 2.33 | $15.66 | $32,580 |
| New Mexico | 1,170 | 1.51 | 1.96 | $11.70 | $24,330 |
| Utah | 1,730 | 1.44 | 1.87 | $12.86 | $26,760 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 540 | 0.48 | 0.63 | $16.77 | $34,870 |
| Nebraska | 1,000 | 1.09 | 1.42 | $16.58 | $34,480 |
| Iowa | 2,640 | 1.80 | 2.33 | $15.66 | $32,580 |
| Maryland | 830 | 0.33 | 0.43 | $15.63 | $32,500 |
| Tennessee | 1,620 | 0.61 | 0.79 | $15.31 | $31,840 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Joliet-Naperville, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,110 | 1.13 | 1.46 | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 3,940 | 1.02 | 1.32 | $12.52 | $26,040 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,950 | 0.57 | 0.74 | $12.63 | $26,270 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,550 | 0.74 | 0.96 | $11.32 | $23,550 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 1,400 | 0.81 | 1.05 | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 1,130 | 0.62 | 0.80 | $13.76 | $28,630 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 1,120 | 1.39 | 1.81 | $14.61 | $30,390 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,110 | 0.63 | 0.82 | $14.08 | $29,280 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 1,100 | 0.49 | 0.63 | $15.38 | $31,980 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 1,040 | 0.89 | 1.16 | $14.47 | $30,100 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO | 650 | 8.58 | 11.13 | $14.83 | $30,850 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 400 | 8.25 | 10.69 | $15.24 | $31,700 |
| Columbia, MO | 580 | 6.68 | 8.65 | $15.72 | $32,710 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 780 | 5.97 | 7.74 | $15.31 | $31,840 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | 190 | 4.41 | 5.71 | $14.72 | $30,630 |
| Sheboygan, WI | 230 | 4.10 | 5.31 | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| Appleton, WI | 470 | 4.07 | 5.27 | $13.70 | $28,490 |
| Lancaster, PA | 860 | 3.90 | 5.05 | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| Lebanon, PA | 190 | 3.89 | 5.05 | $13.37 | $27,800 |
| Las Cruces, NM | 250 | 3.77 | 4.89 | $10.71 | $22,290 |