Crushing/Grinding/Polishing Machine Operator

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AVG. SALARY

$52,120

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EDUCATION

High school preferred +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$52,120

Entry Annual Wage

$36,340

Experienced Annual Wage

$71,610

Average Hourly Wage

$25.06

Entry Hourly Wage

$17.47

Experienced Hourly Wage

$34.43

Median Hourly Wage

$23.03

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fargo ND-MN MSA $55,510 or $26.69/hr $40,240 or $19.35/hr $71,610 or $34.43/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,530 or $23.81/hr $36,150 or $17.38/hr $69,350 or $33.34/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 1%
Job Openings 21 estimated annual job openings
Employment 214 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (NAICS212300) (30.23%)
  • Animal food manufacturing (NAICS311100) (23.26%)
  • Grain and oilseed milling (NAICS311200) (22.09%)
  • Other wood product manufacturing (NAICS321900) (10.47%)
  • Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (6.98%)
  • Dairy product manufacturing (NAICS311500) (5.81%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (1.16%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 2 42 12% 4 4
Region 5 99 1% 10 10

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 6 36 -11% 3 3

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$49,400

Average Hourly Wage

$23.75

Average Annual Range

$35,380 to $65,980

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook decreasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be -1%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 26,500 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Declining growth
   
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2024.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (62.1%)
  • Food manufacturing (NAICS311000) (20.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing (NAICS327000) (17.6%)
  • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS210000) (13.8%)
  • Mining (except oil and gas) (NAICS212000) (13.7%)
  • Grain and oilseed milling (NAICS311200) (12.4%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying (NAICS212300) (10.6%)
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS420000) (9.9%)