SOC 519021

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

National Median

$46,890

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,890

Entry Level (10th pct)

$35,380

Experienced (90th pct)

$65,980

Total Employed

28,550

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$35,380 - $38,990
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,990 - $58,440
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$58,440 - $65,980

Highest Paying Locations for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

$105,380

+124.7% vs national

Duluth, MN-WI

$81,770

+74.4% vs national

Wyoming

$76,350

+62.8% vs national

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$70,810

+51.0% vs national

Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

$70,770

+50.9% vs national

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$105,380	50
Duluth, MN-WI	$81,770	80
Wyoming	$76,350	120
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$70,810	230
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$70,770	110
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$69,060	60
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$66,640	80
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$66,570	100
Alaska	$66,570	110
Wheeling, WV-OH	$65,820	30
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$64,510	180
Omaha, NE-IA	$64,110	270
Nevada	$63,960	370
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$63,490	50
Kansas City, MO-KS	$62,960	190
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$62,730	190
Cedar Rapids, IA	$62,640	N/A
Ogden, UT	$62,030	50
Pittsfield, MA	$61,640	50
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$61,030	30
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$60,830	260
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$60,230	N/A
Iowa	$60,210	1,970
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN	$60,010	150
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area	$58,890	70
Madison, WI	$58,880	60
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD	$58,530	70
Minnesota	$58,150	580
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$58,150	200
Salem, OR	$58,130	60
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$58,000	200
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$58,000	80
Portland-South Portland, ME	$57,320	60
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$57,110	90
Ames, IA	$56,850	40
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$56,810	100
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area	$56,520	70
Anniston-Oxford, AL	$55,580	30
Evansville, IN	$55,540	80
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$55,530	130
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$55,510	100
Boise City, ID	$55,420	100
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area	$55,000	100
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$54,530	370
West Virginia	$54,310	240
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$54,120	110
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$53,910	70
Vermont	$53,760	230
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$53,760	120
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$53,400	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?

The national median annual salary for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $46,890, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $105,380.

How much can an experienced Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make?

Top-earning Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss (90th percentile) make $65,980 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.