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

In Missouri, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $23.70 an hour ($49,290 a year). About 1,590 people work in this job there.

$23.70Median hourly pay

$38,660–$59,730Middle half of workers, yearly

1,590People in this job in Missouri

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($51,610). Missouri ranks 32nd 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 Missouri

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.39	$34,100
25% of workers	$18.59	$38,660
Half of workers (median)	$23.70	$49,290
75% of workers	$28.72	$59,730
90% of workers	$39.83	$82,850

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Joplin	$58,170	160
St. Louis	$53,360	730
Kansas City	$49,290	280
Springfield	$48,780	100
Columbia	$42,050	80

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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.