Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators

Operate machines that separate, filter, and perform other processes on materials.

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$19.41	$23.93	$29.62
Minnesota	$21.96	$24.95	$27.72
Central Minnesota	$21.14	$21.14	$24.76
Northeast Minnesota	$18.82	$22.42	$24.57
Northwest Minnesota	$18.42	$24.16	$24.9
Southeast Minnesota	$24.35	$27.72	$27.72
Southwest Minnesota	$24.08	$25.06	$26.63
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$22.58	$26.46	$28.91

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1530 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Operators most often work?

• Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Food Manufacturing
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Paper Manufacturing

 

Current Demand

This career is currently in moderate demand.

 

Future Demand

This career is shrinking.

There will be a need for about 1237 new Separating, Filtering, Clarify