Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend machines to mix or blend materials such as chemicals, tobacco, liquids, color pigments, or explosive ingredients.
SOC 51-9023
AI exposure: 58/100
exposed tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 58 | $42,550 | +3% | 98,200 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Physical Stamina
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Knowledge
- Coordination
- Reliability
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders role. Its 58/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 58/100, in the Exposed band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $42,550 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
Related occupations
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 58 | $42,550 | +3% | 82,200 |
| Information and Record Clerks, All Other | 58 | $43,500 | +3% | 362,100 |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other | 58 | $40,590 | +3% | 542,100 |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders | 58 | $38,680 | +3% | 5,600 |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 58 | $38,520 | -3% | 37,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators | 58 | $47,560 | +3% | 157,800 |
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