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SOC 51-9012·Production
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Median wage
$53,228
10-yr outlook
−4.3%by 2032
Openings / year
201
Workers in NY
3,080
How pay grows with experience
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $43,081 |
| Median (typical) | $53,228 |
| Experienced | $60,620 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Central New York | $58,474 |
| Western New York | $57,614 |
| Long Island | $55,954 |
| Finger Lakes | $55,677 |
| North Country | $52,786 |
| Southern Tier | $52,372 |
| Mohawk Valley | $51,003 |
| Capital Region | $50,783 |
| New York City | $50,772 |
| Hudson Valley | $49,686 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$53,501 median (+$274) · −4.5% by 2032
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53,744 median (+$516) · −14.2% by 2032
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54,713 median (+$1,486) · −7.7% by 2032
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$55,040 median (+$1,813) · −8.4% by 2032
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55,545 median (+$2,318) · −3.1% by 2032
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56,430 median (+$3,202) · −15.8% by 2032
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,206 median (−$22) · −23.3% by 2032
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$52,212 median (−$1,016) · −5.1% by 2032
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,928 median (−$1,300) · −14.1% by 2032
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$51,783 median (−$1,445) · −11.0% by 2032
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$51,772 median (−$1,456) · −9.8% by 2032
- Semiconductor Processors$50,985 median (−$2,243) · +7.4% by 2032
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