Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Pennsylvania
The median pay for a separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in Pennsylvania is $49,930/year ($24.01/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $68K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Pennsylvania. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $50K get you in Pennsylvania?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania
Entry-level separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $50K. Top earners bring in $68K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary by metro in Pennsylvania
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $58K | +16% | 260 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $54K | +8% | 110 |
| Reading | $52K | +4% | 140 |
| York-Hanover | $52K | +3% | 90 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $51K | +3% | 650 |
| Chambersburg | $51K | +2% | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $47K | -6% | 380 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $46K | -8% | 130 |
| Johnstown | $45K | -9% | 40 |
| Lancaster | $42K | -15% | 90 |
| Erie | $36K | -28% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 11 metros
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Frequently asked questions
How much do separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $49,930 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,320, and experienced separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders can clear $68,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $50K enough to live in Pennsylvania?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,385/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 39.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary go in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders salary is worth about $52,574 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.