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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$53,830
Median Annual
$49,500
Total Workforce
54,100
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $94,290 | 300 |
| #2 | Wyoming | $85,910 | 370 |
| #3 | Napa, CA | $78,010 | 1,360 |
| #4 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $76,060 | 90 |
| #5 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $73,500 | 870 |
| #6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $70,700 | 180 |
| #7 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $69,230 | 130 |
| #8 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $68,880 | 70 |
| #9 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $67,910 | 680 |
| #10 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $67,740 | 400 |
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