Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary by State
Also called: Crushing and Polishing Machine Operators
The national median pay for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders is $48,540 a year. By state, it ranges from $37,420 in Mississippi to $71,300 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $36,520
- 25th percentile
- $40,430
- Median
- $48,540
- 75th percentile
- $60,040
- Top 10%
- $69,240
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 26,000 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $71,300 | +47% | $50,350 | $110,270 | 170 |
| 2 | Alaska | $68,730 | +42% | $39,310 | $88,300 | 60 |
| 3 | Iowa | $62,590 | +29% | $44,840 | $64,780 | 1,420 |
| 4 | Nevada | $60,180 | +24% | $38,040 | $83,390 | 660 |
| 5 | Montana | $60,110 | +24% | $34,630 | $66,250 | 260 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $58,920 | +21% | $45,160 | $78,830 | 270 |
| 7 | Vermont | $58,890 | +21% | $47,700 | $75,980 | 160 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $58,760 | +21% | $38,220 | $68,760 | 160 |
| 9 | New York | $58,090 | +20% | $42,610 | $74,310 | 950 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $56,550 | +17% | $45,500 | $81,800 | 660 |
| 11 | Oregon | $55,600 | +15% | $39,750 | $76,040 | 490 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $54,580 | +12% | $45,150 | $72,540 | 530 |
| 13 | Maine | $54,080 | +11% | $40,580 | $86,690 | 150 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $53,130 | +9% | $37,440 | $68,890 | 200 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $52,560 | +8% | $42,930 | $66,080 | 980 |
| 16 | Alabama | $51,920 | +7% | $24,230 | $77,090 | 610 |
| 17 | Utah | $51,770 | +7% | $40,590 | $99,360 | 260 |
| 18 | Idaho | $51,500 | +6% | $40,040 | $65,070 | 370 |
| 19 | Indiana | $51,150 | +5% | $37,190 | $70,200 | 920 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $50,360 | +4% | $40,560 | $68,720 | 130 |
| 21 | Arizona | $50,270 | +4% | $39,700 | $60,100 | Not published |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $50,110 | +3% | $43,110 | $62,640 | 370 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $49,280 | +2% | $36,260 | $73,920 | 310 |
| 24 | Missouri | $48,840 | +1% | $36,310 | $67,680 | 750 |
| 25 | Kansas | $48,570 | 0% | $33,330 | $68,450 | 470 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $48,330 | 0% | $35,530 | $63,840 | 120 |
| 27 | Illinois | $48,290 | −1% | $34,630 | $72,710 | 710 |
| 28 | Washington | $48,020 | −1% | $39,550 | $79,340 | 470 |
| 29 | Colorado | $46,950 | −3% | $39,210 | $64,590 | 520 |
| 30 | Florida | $46,950 | −3% | $36,520 | $69,100 | 520 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $46,690 | −4% | $35,600 | $66,500 | 560 |
| 32 | Michigan | $46,500 | −4% | $36,120 | $68,490 | 670 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $46,270 | −5% | $35,970 | $61,790 | 560 |
| 34 | Georgia | $45,920 | −5% | $36,080 | $70,200 | 800 |
| 35 | California | $45,870 | −6% | $37,340 | $72,580 | 2,370 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $45,760 | −6% | $34,750 | $59,670 | 170 |
| 37 | Virginia | $45,560 | −6% | $31,940 | $61,750 | 530 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $45,280 | −7% | $34,350 | $63,490 | 330 |
| 39 | Texas | $45,090 | −7% | $32,760 | $58,260 | 1,440 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $44,900 | −7% | $28,690 | $59,500 | 200 |
| 41 | Ohio | $43,850 | −10% | $35,910 | $64,110 | 1,590 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $42,950 | −12% | $35,760 | $57,800 | 1,290 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $42,520 | −12% | $34,340 | $60,280 | 200 |
| 44 | Maryland | $42,280 | −13% | $35,890 | $66,600 | 140 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $38,910 | −20% | $32,470 | $50,540 | 520 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $38,380 | −21% | $33,880 | $63,520 | 390 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $37,420 | −23% | $31,090 | $51,880 | 170 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary questions
Which state pays crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $71,300 a year (+47% vs. the national median of $48,540). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $37,420 a year (−23% vs. national).
Where do most crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders work?
California has the most jobs, about 2,370, with a median of $45,870.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.