Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #17 of 50 · KY
0.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $56,210 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $58,770
Employment 1,500
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,160P25 $49,720 Median $58,770P75 $61,020P90 $71,310
About 80% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Kentucky earn between $45,160 and $71,310. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary in Kentucky is $56,210, about 0.3% above the U.S. average ($56,030). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $63,700 | $60,270 | 60 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $59,220 | $58,540 | 750 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $50,180 | $54,100 | 250 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $49,440 | $52,670 | 150 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,980 | $50,590 | 90 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,160 | $47,470 | 50 |