Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $48,540 · Median hourly: $23.34 · Employment: 26,000
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 25th | $40,430 | $19.44 |
| Median | $48,540 | $23.34 |
| 75th | $60,040 | $28.87 |
| 90th | $69,240 | $33.29 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 51-9021
- Total U.S. employment: 26,000
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $36,520, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $69,240 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Across the United States, 26,000 crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,920 | $24.96 | +7.0% | 610 |
| Alaska | $68,730 | $33.04 | +41.6% | 60 |
| Arizona | $50,270 | $24.17 | +3.6% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $38,910 | $18.71 | -19.8% | 520 |
| California | $45,870 | $22.05 | -5.5% | 2,370 |
| Colorado | $46,950 | $22.57 | -3.3% | 520 |
| Connecticut | $53,130 | $25.54 | +9.5% | 200 |
| Florida | $46,950 | $22.57 | -3.3% | 520 |
| Georgia | $45,920 | $22.08 | -5.4% | 800 |
| Idaho | $51,500 | $24.76 | +6.1% | 370 |
| Illinois | $48,290 | $23.22 | -0.5% | 710 |
| Indiana | $51,150 | $24.59 | +5.4% | 920 |
| Iowa | $62,590 | $30.09 | +28.9% | 1,420 |
| Kansas | $48,570 | $23.35 | +0.1% | 470 |
| Kentucky | $42,520 | $20.44 | -12.4% | 200 |
| Louisiana | $44,900 | $21.59 | -7.5% | 200 |
| Maine | $54,080 | $26.00 | +11.4% | 150 |
| Maryland | $42,280 | $20.33 | -12.9% | 140 |
| Massachusetts | $50,110 | $24.09 | +3.2% | 370 |
| Michigan | $46,500 | $22.36 | -4.2% | 670 |
| Minnesota | $56,550 | $27.19 | +16.5% | 660 |
| Mississippi | $37,420 | $17.99 | -22.9% | 170 |
| Missouri | $48,840 | $23.48 | +0.6% | 750 |
| Montana | $60,110 | $28.90 | +23.8% | 260 |
| Nebraska | $58,920 | $28.33 | +21.4% | 270 |
| Nevada | $60,180 | $28.93 | +24.0% | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 | $24.21 | +3.7% | 130 |
| New Jersey | $46,690 | $22.45 | -3.8% | 560 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 | $22.00 | -5.7% | 170 |
| New York | $58,090 | $27.93 | +19.7% | 950 |
| North Carolina | $46,270 | $22.25 | -4.7% | 560 |
| North Dakota | $49,280 | $23.69 | +1.5% | 310 |
| Ohio | $43,850 | $21.08 | -9.7% | 1,590 |
| Oklahoma | $38,380 | $18.45 | -20.9% | 390 |
| Oregon | $55,600 | $26.73 | +14.5% | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,560 | $25.27 | +8.3% | 980 |
| South Carolina | $45,280 | $21.77 | -6.7% | 330 |
| South Dakota | $48,330 | $23.24 | -0.4% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $42,950 | $20.65 | -11.5% | 1,290 |
| Texas | $45,090 | $21.68 | -7.1% | 1,440 |
| Utah | $51,770 | $24.89 | +6.7% | 260 |
| Vermont | $58,890 | $28.31 | +21.3% | 160 |
| Virginia | $45,560 | $21.90 | -6.1% | 530 |
| Washington | $48,020 | $23.09 | -1.1% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $58,760 | $28.25 | +21.1% | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $54,580 | $26.24 | +12.4% | 530 |
| Wyoming | $71,300 | $34.28 | +46.9% | 170 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
The median annual wage for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $48,540 ($23.34 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 26,000 crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $23.34. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.