How much does a separating make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.81 an hour or $4,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.81
- Average (mean)
- $56,030
- Jobs
- 60,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $51,610 | $24.81 | |
| 75th | $63,930 | $30.74 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $108,900 |
| Nevada | $62,960 |
| New Hampshire | $60,340 |
| Wisconsin | $60,100 |
| Virginia | $59,480 |
| North Dakota | $59,390 |
| Kentucky | $58,770 |
| Louisiana | $58,640 |
| New Jersey | $58,140 |
| Arizona | $57,820 |
| Maine | $57,190 |
| Minnesota | $57,190 |
| Washington | $56,160 |
| New York | $55,990 |
| Maryland | $55,580 |
| Georgia | $55,500 |
| Indiana | $53,990 |
| Vermont | $53,570 |
| California | $52,910 |
| Iowa | $52,220 |
| Idaho | $52,160 |
| Hawaii | $51,070 |
| South Dakota | $50,780 |
| Tennessee | $50,470 |
| Connecticut | $50,370 |
| Oregon | $50,160 |
| Florida | $49,610 |
| Colorado | $49,590 |
| Michigan | $49,480 |
| Oklahoma | $49,440 |
| South Carolina | $49,320 |
| Missouri | $49,290 |
| North Carolina | $49,140 |
| Massachusetts | $48,970 |
| Kansas | $48,790 |
| Illinois | $48,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,390 |
| Alaska | $48,000 |
| Montana | $47,920 |
| Ohio | $47,640 |
| Delaware | $47,520 |
| Nebraska | $47,080 |
| Alabama | $46,970 |
| Texas | $46,910 |
| Rhode Island | $46,710 |
| Utah | $46,600 |
| Mississippi | $43,890 |
| Arkansas | $41,720 |
| New Mexico | $41,370 |
| West Virginia | $35,870 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $82,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $82,440 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,140 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,690 |
| Hanford, CA | $66,310 |
| Napa, CA | $64,000 |
| Owensboro, KY | $63,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,320 |
| Merced, CA | $61,920 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,300 |
| Savannah, GA | $60,710 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $60,480 |
| Fargo, ND | $60,320 |
In other countries
Separating belongs to the international group "Dairy-products makers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$58,040
- Crushing$48,540
- 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 separating make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.81 ($51,610 a year).
How much does a separating make a month?
About $4,301 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,610 a year.
How much does a separating make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,200 or less a year ($17.40 an hour); the top 10% make $79,750 or more.
Which state pays separatings the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $108,900 a year, followed by Nevada ($62,960) and New Hampshire ($60,340).
Which city pays separatings the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $82,530 a year.
How many separatings are there in the United States?
About 60,100 people work as separatings.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.