Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,890
↑ 44.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 44.8% since 2011 ($32,390 → $46,890)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $46,890
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,890 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $44,510 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $43,290 | +11.7% |
| 2021 | $38,760 | -1.5% |
| 2020 | $39,370 | +4.8% |
| 2019 | $37,560 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | $36,400 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | $35,380 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | $34,390 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $33,810 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | $33,070 | +2.4% |
| 2013 | $32,280 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $31,830 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | $32,390 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.