SOC 51-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Chambersburg, PA is $64,190 per year, well above the national median of $48,540.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Chambersburg, PA is $64,190 per year, well above the national median of $48,540. The gap of 32.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,840 and $70,530. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $37,790 and the ninetieth at $73,620.
Within the state, Harrisburg records the highest median at $59,160. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 84th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $57,840 | +19.2% |
| Median (50th) | $64,190 | +32.2% |
| 75th | $70,530 | +45.3% |
| 90th | $73,620 | +51.7% |
| Mean | $61,800 | +27.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $59,160 | 40 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $57,210 | 60 | |
| 3 | Scranton | $55,090 | 40 | |
| 4 | Reading | $54,890 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $53,040 | 110 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $51,140 | 60 | |
| 7 | Philadelphia | $49,020 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chambersburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $64,190 goes as far as $65,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,190as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,190 a year, 32.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,790 to $73,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $59,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Chambersburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $64,190, or $30.86 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,540, so pay in Chambersburg, PA is 32.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chambersburg, PA earns more than $73,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Harrisburg, at $59,160 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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