CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-9012

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $59,090 +19% above national average (national: $49,500)
$62,590Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
11,030Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$59,090
$38,650
10th pct.
$86,070
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,650$18.58
25th percentile$46,320$22.27
50th percentile (median)$59,090$28.41
75th percentile$72,240$34.73
90th percentile (top earners)$86,070$41.38
Mean (average)$62,590$30.09

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $59,090
Wyoming $105,470 +78%
Nevada $62,400 +6%
Wisconsin $61,790 +5%
Alaska $60,460 +2%
Washington $58,530 -1%
North Dakota $56,600 -4%
New Hampshire $56,510 -4%
Kentucky $55,400 -6%

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Bus Drivers, School $58,280 14,580
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,950 211,740

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in California?

The mean separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in California is $62,590 per year. The median (middle) salary is $59,090 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in California?

Entry-level separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $38,650 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $46,320 per year.

What is the highest Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $86,070 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $72,240 per year.

How does the California Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary compare to the national average?

The median separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in California is $59,090, which is +19% above national average of $49,500.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes