Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still 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
$49,500
↑ 31.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.2% since 2011 ($37,720 → $49,500)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $49,500
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,500 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $48,120 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $46,250 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | $46,030 | +6.8% |
| 2020 | $43,100 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | $41,330 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $40,810 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | $39,040 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | $38,360 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | $38,420 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | $38,590 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | $38,330 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | $38,570 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $37,720 | — |
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.