SOC 51-9021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Vermont
Vermont
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $58,890 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,540 by 21.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Vermont comes to $58,890 a year, ahead of the national median of $48,540 by 21.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,040 and $67,920. The lowest tenth earn under $47,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $75,980.
Employment stands at 160, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 47 states with published data for this occupation, Vermont ranks 7th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 300th of 528 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | −1.7% |
| 25th | $49,040 | +1.0% |
| Median (50th) | $58,890 | +21.3% |
| 75th | $67,920 | +39.9% |
| 90th | $75,980 | +56.5% |
| Mean | $60,220 | +24.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $58,890 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$58,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,092US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,890 a year, 21.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,700 to $75,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $58,890, or $28.31 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 Vermont is 21.3% 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 Vermont earns more than $75,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,700 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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