Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Crushing and Polishing Machine Operators
Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Pennsylvania earn a median of $52,560 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($48,540)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 980
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,930; the top 10% earn over $66,080. Nationally the range is $36,520 to $69,240.
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Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Pennsylvania
How much do crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $52,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,930 and the top 10% earn over $66,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for crushing, grinding, and polishing machine setters, operators, and tenders?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 47 (+8% vs. the national median of $48,540). Living costs are not included.