Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,540 +14.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.74
10th percentile $37,160
90th percentile $59,670
Employed locally 50
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,160
    25th
    $45,410
    50th (median)
    $53,540
    75th
    $59,610
    90th
    $59,670

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,280
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$43,820
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,150
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,690
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$35,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern New Mexico is $25.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.69 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico 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 Eastern New Mexico is 14.2% above 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $37,160 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,410.