Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Kentucky
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Kentucky earn a median salary of $52,862 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.8% vs the national median of $49,500. An estimated 1,050 separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $43,740 to $61,700 depending on location.
$52,862
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$61,700
Highest paying metro
$43,740
Lowest paying metro
1,050
Employed in Kentucky
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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $61,700 | $44,720 | $63,170 | 70 |
| Central Kentucky | $57,310 | $44,930 | $58,800 | 220 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $55,400 | $48,930 | $60,360 | 510 |
| South Central Kentucky | $52,530 | $42,620 | $66,860 | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $46,490 | $38,350 | $50,160 | 120 |
| West Kentucky | $43,740 | $42,130 | $55,820 | 70 |