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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $24.81 an hour ($51,610 a year). About 60,100 people work in this job there.

$24.81Median hourly pay
$44,410–$63,930Middle half of workers, yearly
60,100People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.40$36,200
25% of workers$21.35$44,410
Half of workers (median)$24.81$51,610
75% of workers$30.74$63,930
90% of workers$38.34$79,750

Best-paying states for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Wyoming$108,900410
Nevada$62,960270
New Hampshire$60,340590
Wisconsin$60,1001,520
Virginia$59,4802,130
North Dakota$59,390270
Kentucky$58,7701,500
Louisiana$58,640770
New Jersey$58,140930
Arizona$57,820970

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -5.7% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.