SOC 519012
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Includes dairy processing equipment operators. Excludes "Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders" (51-9011).
National Median
$49,500
per year
National Salary Overview
Median Annual
$49,500
Entry Level (10th pct)
$35,810
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,860
Total Employed
54,200
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 | $35,810 - $41,830 |
| Mid Career2-8 years experience | $41,830 - $61,350 |
| Senior / Expert8+ years experience | $61,350 - $75,860 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for a Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders?
The national median annual salary for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is $49,500, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.
Where do Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss earn the most?
The highest-paying metro area for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss is Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $111,000.
How much can an experienced Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make?
Top-earning Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss (90th percentile) make $75,860 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.