Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $43,400 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.87
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $49,560
Employed locally 60
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $38,260
    50th (median)
    $43,400
    75th
    $49,560
    90th
    $49,560

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 65% Median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $105,380
    Duluth, MN-WI $81,770
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $77,090
    Wyoming $76,350
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $72,560
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $70,810

    Nearby metros — Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Corpus Christi, TX $66,540
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,520
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $38,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $38,040
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,440

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,290
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,130
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $41,790
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Amarillo, TX is $20.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.83 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries?

    The median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Amarillo, TX is 7.4% below the national median of $46,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,260.