Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn a median of $58,970 a year ($28.35 an hour), based on BLS data for 740 workers.
Pay ranges from $40,400 for the lowest-paid 10% to $74,810 for the top 10%. That is 14% higher than the national median of $51,610. Pay here is 2% higher than the Arizona statewide median of $57,820. There are 0.31 separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $58,540, close to the median.
Pay range for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,400 | $19.42 |
| 25th percentile | $49,780 | $23.93 |
| Median | $58,970 | $28.35 |
| 75th percentile | $61,910 | $29.76 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $74,810 | $35.97 |
| Average (mean) | $58,540 | $28.14 |
Half of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $4,914.17 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $2,457.08 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $2,268.08 |
| Weekly | $1,134.04 |
| Hourly | $28.35 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $52,790 | 30 |
| Tucson, AZ | $49,980 | 80 |
Highest-paying states for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wyoming | $108,900 |
| Nevada | $62,960 |
| New Hampshire | $60,340 |
| Wisconsin | $60,100 |
| Virginia | $59,480 |
| North Dakota | $59,390 |
| Kentucky | $58,770 |
| Louisiana | $58,640 |
| New Jersey | $58,140 |
| Arizona | $57,820 |
See Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in every state or the Arizona statewide figures.
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | $52,000 | $25.00 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | $42,450 | $20.41 |
| Semiconductor Processing Technician | $78,940 | $37.95 |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,430 | $23.29 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $48,680 | $23.40 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $40,550 | $19.50 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $48,500 | $23.32 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $49,160 | $23.63 |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | $45,800 | $22.02 |
| Helpers--Production Workers | $39,720 | $19.10 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $49,260 | $23.68 |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,780 | $22.49 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,440 | $22.33 |
| Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand | $38,280 | $18.40 |
More: Production Occupations · all salaries in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 51-9012. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The median salary for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $58,970 a year, or $28.35 an hour. Pay ranges from $40,400 for the lowest-paid 10% to $74,810 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
The top 10% of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area earn at least $74,810 a year. The top 25% earn $61,910 or more.
What is the starting pay for separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $40,400 a year, and a quarter of separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders earn $49,780 or less.
How many separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders work in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ?
About 740 separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders are employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, not counting the self-employed.