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Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area earn a median $49,440 a year (May 2025).
- Median here
- $49,440 a year
- Kentucky median
- $58,770 a year
- U.S. median
- $51,610 a year
- Employment
- 150
Pay range in this area
- Median (50%)
- $49,440 · $23.77 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $52,670 · $25.32 an hour (estimate error ±3.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $38,340 · $18.43 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $47,880 · $23.02 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $58,490 · $28.12 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $70,470 · $33.88 an hour
- Employment
- 150 (estimate error ±13.7%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.54
- Location quotient
- 1.39 (1.00 = national share)
Other areas in Kentucky
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Owensboro, KY | $63,700 | 60 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $59,220 | 750 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $56,790 | 510 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $50,180 | 250 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,980 | 90 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $45,160 | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do separating, filtering, clarifying, precipitating, and still machine setters, operators, and tenders make in Lexington-Fayette?
- The median wage is $49,440 a year, with about 150 jobs in the area (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).