Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Georgia

In Georgia, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $26.68 an hour ($55,500 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.

$26.68Median hourly pay

$43,960–$80,140Middle half of workers, yearly

1,210People in this job in Georgia

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($51,610). Georgia ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in Georgia

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.02	$33,320
25% of workers	$21.14	$43,960
Half of workers (median)	$26.68	$55,500
75% of workers	$38.53	$80,140
90% of workers	$38.53	$80,140

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Georgia metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	$80,140	640
Savannah	$60,710	60
Valdosta	$43,990	140

Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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.