Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary
The median separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in the United States is $51,610 per year ($24.81/hour). Salaries range from $36,200 at the entry level to $79,750+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 60,100 separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 4.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$51,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$24.81
per hour
Employment
60,100
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$36,200
25th percentile
$44,410
Median
$51,610
75th percentile
$63,930
90th percentile
$79,750
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-4.3%
Decline
Annual Openings
5,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$36K$109Kâ– No data
Top Paying States
Wyoming
$109K
+111%
Nevada
$63K
+22%
New Hampshire
$60K
+17%
Wisconsin
$60K
+16%
Virginia
$59K
+15%
North Dakota
$59K
+15%
Kentucky
$59K
+14%
Louisiana
$59K
+14%
New Jersey
$58K
+13%
Arizona
$58K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $108,900 | +111.0% |
| Nevada | $62,960 | +22.0% |
| New Hampshire | $60,340 | +16.9% |
| Wisconsin | $60,100 | +16.5% |
| Virginia | $59,480 | +15.2% |
| North Dakota | $59,390 | +15.1% |
| Kentucky | $58,770 | +13.9% |
| Louisiana | $58,640 | +13.6% |
| New Jersey | $58,140 | +12.7% |
| Arizona | $57,820 | +12.0% |
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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $82,530 | +59.9% |
| Vallejo, CA | $82,440 | +59.7% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $80,140 | +55.3% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,350 | +47.9% |
| Modesto, CA | $73,690 | +42.8% |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $66,310 | +28.5% |
| Napa, CA | $64,000 | +24.0% |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,700 | +23.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,320 | +20.8% |
| Merced, CA | $61,920 | +20.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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