Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $55,510 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $39,330
90th percentile $63,030
Employed locally 100
National median $46,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,330
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $55,510
    75th
    $60,080
    90th
    $63,030

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary vs area income 75% Median Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary is 25% 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
    Reno, NV $58,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,550
    Jacksonville, FL $44,100
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $38,760

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,490
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,300
    Production Workers, All Other$36,960
    Bakers$37,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Las Vegas, NV is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.45 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, NV is 18.4% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (10th percentile) earn around $39,330 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.