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

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

Median annual salary $40,400 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.42
10th percentile $33,290
90th percentile $61,140
Employed locally 40
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,290
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $40,400
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $61,140

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,430
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,070
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,930
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Eastern Ohio is $19.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio 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 Ohio is 13.8% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $33,290 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.