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

In New Jersey, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $27.95 an hour ($58,140 a year). About 930 people work in this job there.

$27.95Median hourly pay

$47,240–$78,840Middle half of workers, yearly

930People in this job in New Jersey

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($51,610). New Jersey ranks 9th 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 New Jersey

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.40	$42,430
25% of workers	$22.71	$47,240
Half of workers (median)	$27.95	$58,140
75% of workers	$37.90	$78,840
90% of workers	$42.95	$89,340

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Atlantic City-Hammonton	$49,480	70
Vineland	$38,970	70

New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.