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

In Louisiana, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $28.19 an hour ($58,640 a year). About 770 people work in this job there.

$28.19Median hourly pay
$45,580–$72,170Middle half of workers, yearly
770People in this job in Louisiana

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($51,610). Louisiana ranks 8th 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 Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.78$34,900
25% of workers$21.92$45,580
Half of workers (median)$28.19$58,640
75% of workers$34.70$72,170
90% of workers$37.18$77,340

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New Orleans-Metairie$59,100160
Baton Rouge$49,460100
Lafayette$45,91080

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,490
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,370
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,230
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,950

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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.