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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $39,520 -15.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $26,610
90th percentile $51,120
Employed locally 250
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,610
    25th
    $32,570
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $47,030
    90th
    $51,120

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 49% Median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 51% 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
    Amarillo, TX $43,400
    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $36,560
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $53,810
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,530
    Machinists $58,630
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Houston, TX is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.47 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 15.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $26,610 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,570.