Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary — US State Breakdown (2025)
BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 51-9021$48,540
US median (annual)
$51,380
US mean (annual)
$36,520
10th percentile
$69,240
90th percentile
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US Salary Overview
The national median wage for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders in the United States is $48,540 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 26,000 people are employed in this occupation nationally. UK data is not available for this occupation — the UK's SOC 2020 classification has no direct equivalent. Before interviews, many candidates work through interview preparation guides for this kind of role.
US Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual (gross) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | Entry level / lowest decile |
| 25th | $40,430 | Early career |
| 50th (median) | $48,540 | Typical pay |
| 75th | $60,040 | Experienced |
| 90th | $69,240 | Senior / highest decile |
Career Essentials
Median Salary by State
| State | Median salary | Mean salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $71,300 | $75,730 | 170 |
| Alaska | $68,730 | $63,070 | 60 |
| Iowa | $62,590 | $57,770 | 1,000 |
| Nevada | $60,180 | $61,990 | 660 |
| Montana | $60,110 | $55,610 | 260 |
| Nebraska | $58,920 | $56,940 | 270 |
| Vermont | $58,890 | $60,220 | 160 |
| West Virginia | $58,760 | $56,690 | 160 |
| New York | $58,090 | $59,290 | 950 |
| Minnesota | $56,550 | $59,990 | 660 |
| Oregon | $55,600 | $56,250 | 490 |
| Wisconsin | $54,580 | $55,720 | 530 |
| Maine | $54,080 | $59,700 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $53,130 | $53,330 | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,560 | $53,660 | 980 |
| Alabama | $51,920 | $51,610 | 610 |
| Utah | $51,770 | $58,940 | 260 |
| Idaho | $51,500 | $54,660 | 370 |
| Indiana | $51,150 | $52,830 | 920 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 | $52,710 | 130 |
| Arizona | $50,270 | $51,190 | — |
| Massachusetts | $50,110 | $52,020 | 370 |
| North Dakota | $49,280 | $53,650 | 310 |
| Missouri | $48,840 | $51,140 | 750 |
| Kansas | $48,570 | $51,490 | 470 |
| South Dakota | $48,330 | $49,630 | 120 |
| Illinois | $48,290 | $49,410 | 710 |
| Washington | $48,020 | $54,180 | 470 |
| Colorado | $46,950 | $50,170 | 520 |
| Florida | $46,950 | $49,350 | 520 |
| New Jersey | $46,690 | $48,870 | 560 |
| Michigan | $46,500 | $49,410 | 670 |
| North Carolina | $46,270 | $47,470 | 560 |
| Georgia | $45,920 | $47,850 | 800 |
| California | $45,870 | $49,770 | 2,000 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 | $46,510 | 170 |
| Virginia | $45,560 | $46,110 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $45,280 | $46,460 | 330 |
| Texas | $45,090 | $45,810 | 1,000 |
| Louisiana | $44,900 | $46,290 | 200 |
| Ohio | $43,850 | $47,960 | 2,000 |
| Tennessee | $42,950 | $45,300 | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $42,520 | $44,990 | 200 |
| Maryland | $42,280 | $45,610 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $38,910 | $41,350 | 520 |
| Oklahoma | $38,380 | $42,730 | 390 |
| Mississippi | $37,420 | $39,770 | 170 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,340 | $25,420 | 100 |
Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax. This page is for reference only.
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Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-07-18