Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $28.93 an hour ($60,180 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($48,540). Nevada ranks 4th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.29 | $38,040 |
| 25% of workers | $23.36 | $48,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.93 | $60,180 |
| 75% of workers | $37.84 | $78,710 |
| 90% of workers | $40.09 | $83,390 |
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | $58,820 | 170 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $47,090 | 150 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
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