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

In Ohio, the median pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders is $22.90 an hour ($47,640 a year). About 1,470 people work in this job there.

$22.90Median hourly pay

$40,440–$56,790Middle half of workers, yearly

1,470People in this job in Ohio

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($51,610). Ohio ranks 40th 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 Ohio

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$16.79	$34,910
25% of workers	$19.44	$40,440
Half of workers (median)	$22.90	$47,640
75% of workers	$27.31	$56,790
90% of workers	$30.55	$63,550

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

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Cincinnati	$56,790	510
Canton-Massillon	$53,690	50
Youngstown-Warren	$52,000	30
Columbus	$49,920	210
Cleveland	$47,100	300
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek	$44,650	80
Toledo	$39,630	70

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.