Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operator/Tender (51-9012) in Northwest Workforce Development Area



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment		10
Mean wage		$30.22
Entry wage		$18.73
10th percentile wage		$17.35
50th percentile wage		$24.89
90th percentile wage		$48.93

Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operator/Tender (51-9012)

Set up, operate, or tend continuous flow or vat-type equipment; filter presses; shaker screens; centrifuges; condenser tubes; precipitating, fermenting, or evaporating tanks; scrubbing towers; or batch stills. These machines extract, sort, or separate liquids, gases, or solids from other materials to recover a refined product. Include dairy processing equipment operators. Exclude "Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders" (51-9011).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.89		$18.54		$6.35
2018	$24.65	+1.0%	$18.36	+1.0%	$6.29
2017	$23.95	+2.9%	$17.84	+2.9%	$6.11
2016	$23.22	+3.1%	$17.30	+3.1%	$5.92
2015	$22.59	+2.8%	$16.83	+2.8%	$5.76
2014	$22.06	+2.4%	$16.43	+2.4%	$5.63
2013	$21.56	+2.3%	$16.06	+2.3%	$5.50
2012	$21.15	+1.9%	$15.75	+1.9%	$5.40
2011	$20.80	+1.7%	$15.49	+1.7%	$5.31
2010	$20.46	+1.6%	$15.24	+1.6%	$5.22
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.89		$21.14		$3.75
2018	$24.65	+1.0%	$20.95	+.9%	$3.70
2017	$23.95	+2.9%	$20.32	+3.1%	$3.63
2016	$23.22	+3.1%	$19.77	+2.8%	$3.45
2015	$22.59	+2.8%	$19.32	+2.3%	$3.27
2014	$22.06	+2.4%	$18.92	+2.1%	$3.14
2013	$21.56	+2.3%	$18.51	+2.2%	$3.05
2012	$21.15	+1.9%	$18.14	+2.1%	$3.01
2011	$20.80	+1.7%	$17.83	+1.7%	$2.97
2010	$20.46	+1.6%	$17.55	+1.6%	$2.92

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Northwest	$24.89	10
South Central	$19.67
Eastern	$16.83	20

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$16.83	20
Northwest	$24.89	10
South Central	$19.67


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