Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators
Operate machines that crush, grind, or polish materials like coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $28.06 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Below statewide average
Growth rate: -0.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Crusher Operator Grinder Operator Miller See more job title examples |
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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 above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators *
U S |
$17.99 | $21.69 | $26.03 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$23.62 | $28.06 | $32.36 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.93 | $23.62 | $31.24 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$27.29 | $32.36 | $33.4 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.1 | $26.14 | $33.09 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.13 | $23.6 | $25.59 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$23.08 | $24.99 | $28.02 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$20.13 | $25.64 | $31.62 |
* "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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 640 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Operators most often work?
- Food Manufacturing
- Mining (except Oil and Gas)
- Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
- Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will
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