Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #40 of 50 · PA
10.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,210 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $48,390
Employment 2,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,130P25 $38,650 Median $48,390P75 $58,230P90 $70,590
About 80% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenderss in Pennsylvania earn between $32,130 and $70,590. 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 Pennsylvania is $50,210, about 10.4% below the U.S. average ($56,030). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $59,610 | $58,670 | 230 |
| Reading, PA | $53,890 | $51,910 | 130 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $52,300 | $47,680 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $51,030 | $54,640 | 680 |
| Altoona, PA | $49,350 | $46,970 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $48,590 | $50,790 | 330 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $48,390 | $50,110 | 110 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $46,900 | $47,580 | 120 |