SOC 51-9012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Hanford
Hanford-Corcoran, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Hanford, CA the median wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $66,310 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hanford, CA the median wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders reaches $66,310 a year. That is 28.5% more than the national median of $51,610. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $66,290 and $67,960. The lowest tenth earn under $46,950, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,190.
Employment stands at 220, or 4.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Vallejo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $82,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 77th of 196 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | −9.0% |
| 25th | $66,290 | +28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $66,310 | +28.5% |
| 75th | $67,960 | +31.7% |
| 90th | $70,190 | +36.0% |
| Mean | $64,520 | +25.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vallejo | $82,440 | 240 | |
| 2 | Modesto | $73,690 | 1,000 | |
| 3 | Napa | $64,000 | 1,400 | |
| 4 | San Francisco | $62,320 | 730 | |
| 5 | Merced | $61,920 | 270 | |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $61,550 | 970 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $61,300 | 690 | |
| 8 | Visalia | $58,490 | 300 | |
| 9 | San Jose | $56,910 | 250 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $55,560 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hanford run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $66,310 buys what $59,901 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,901US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,310 a year, 28.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,950 to $70,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Vallejo, at $82,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Hanford, CA?
The median annual wage is $66,310, or $31.88 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 $51,610, so pay in Hanford, CA is 28.5% 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 Hanford, CA earns more than $70,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,950 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 Vallejo, at $82,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Hanford, CA. 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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