How much does a crushing make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $23.34 an hour or $4,045 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.34
- Average (mean)
- $51,380
- Jobs
- 26,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | $17.56 | |
| 25th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 75th | $60,040 | $28.87 | |
| 90th | $69,240 | $33.29 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $71,300 |
| Alaska | $68,730 |
| Iowa | $62,590 |
| Nevada | $60,180 |
| Montana | $60,110 |
| Nebraska | $58,920 |
| Vermont | $58,890 |
| West Virginia | $58,760 |
| New York | $58,090 |
| Minnesota | $56,550 |
| Oregon | $55,600 |
| Wisconsin | $54,580 |
| Maine | $54,080 |
| Connecticut | $53,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,560 |
| Alabama | $51,920 |
| Utah | $51,770 |
| Idaho | $51,500 |
| Indiana | $51,150 |
| New Hampshire | $50,360 |
| Arizona | $50,270 |
| Massachusetts | $50,110 |
| North Dakota | $49,280 |
| Missouri | $48,840 |
| Kansas | $48,570 |
| South Dakota | $48,330 |
| Illinois | $48,290 |
| Washington | $48,020 |
| Colorado | $46,950 |
| Florida | $46,950 |
| New Jersey | $46,690 |
| Michigan | $46,500 |
| North Carolina | $46,270 |
| Georgia | $45,920 |
| California | $45,870 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 |
| Virginia | $45,560 |
| South Carolina | $45,280 |
| Texas | $45,090 |
| Louisiana | $44,900 |
| Ohio | $43,850 |
| Tennessee | $42,950 |
| Kentucky | $42,520 |
| Maryland | $42,280 |
| Arkansas | $38,910 |
| Oklahoma | $38,380 |
| Mississippi | $37,420 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Duluth, MN | $84,310 |
| Lafayette, IN | $66,800 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $66,540 |
| Sandusky, OH | $65,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $64,670 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $64,190 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $63,970 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $61,950 |
| Ogden, UT | $61,860 |
| Medford, OR | $61,830 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $59,930 |
| Decatur, AL | $59,920 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,880 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,320 |
In other countries
Crushing belongs to the international group "Mineral and stone processing plant operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Separating$51,610
- Grinding and Polishing Worker$42,660
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,990
- Cutter and Trimmer$38,020
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,570
- Extruding$45,760
- Furnace$48,040
- Inspector$48,570
- Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$52,540
Frequently asked questions
How much does a crushing make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $23.34 ($48,540 a year).
How much does a crushing make a month?
About $4,045 a month before tax, based on a median of $48,540 a year.
How much does a crushing make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,520 or less a year ($17.56 an hour); the top 10% make $69,240 or more.
Which state pays crushings the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $71,300 a year, followed by Alaska ($68,730) and Iowa ($62,590).
Which city pays crushings the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $84,310 a year.
How many crushings are there in the United States?
About 26,000 people work as crushings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.