SOC 51-9012 · May 2025 · United States
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders across the United States is $51,610 per year, measured over 60,100 jobs. The highest state median is in Wyoming, at $108,900.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 203.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Wyoming pays $108,900 and West Virginia pays $35,870.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $108,900 | 410 | |
| 2 | Nevada | $62,960 | 270 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $60,340 | 590 | |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $60,100 | 1,520 | |
| 5 | Virginia | $59,480 | 2,130 | |
| 6 | North Dakota | $59,390 | 270 | |
| 7 | Kentucky | $58,770 | 1,500 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $58,640 | 770 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $58,140 | 930 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $57,820 | 970 |
States with the most Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 14,210 | $52,910 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,490 | $55,990 | |
| 3 | Tennessee | 2,450 | $50,470 | |
| 4 | Michigan | 2,230 | $49,480 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 2,150 | $48,390 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 2,130 | $59,480 | |
| 7 | Colorado | 1,970 | $49,590 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | 1,810 | $57,190 | |
| 9 | Missouri | 1,590 | $49,290 | |
| 10 | Washington | 1,560 | $56,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syracuse | $82,530 | 520 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $82,440 | 240 |
| 3 | Atlanta | $80,140 | 640 |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $76,350 | 530 |
| 5 | Modesto | $73,690 | 1,000 |
| 6 | Hanford | $66,310 | 220 |
| 7 | Napa | $64,000 | 1,400 |
| 8 | Owensboro | $63,700 | 60 |
| 9 | San Francisco | $62,320 | 730 |
| 10 | Merced | $61,920 | 270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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