Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in Joplin, MO-KS
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in Joplin, MO-KS was $34,220 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $32,190 and $43,220.
The Joplin, MO-KS median is $5,890 below the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about joplin, MO-KS?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32,190 | $32,190 | $34,220 | $43,220 | $54,460 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.48 | $15.48 | $16.45 | $20.78 | $26.18 |
BLS estimated 300 workers employed in this occupation in Joplin, MO-KS. Location quotient: 2.12.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $34,220. The all-occupations median in Joplin, MO-KS is $44,980. Ratio: 0.76 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.12 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $32,860 | $37,750 | $45,230 |
| May 2025 | $32,190 | $34,220 | $43,220 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, Joplin, MO-KS. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,300 | $33,500 to $39,770 |
| Springfield, MO | $37,080 | $35,700 to $47,630 |
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