# SOC 51-9012: Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/51-9012

Employers filed 7 certified H-1B applications for Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-9012) roles, requesting 7 workers. The average offered wage is $46,800/yr, close to the BLS national median ($51,610/yr). (2025, SOC 51-9012) The largest filers are OV the Farm, Crafthaus BREWERY, LLC and Washington Vintners LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 7 |
| Total workers | 7 |
| Average offered wage | $47K |
| Average prevailing wage | $41K |
| BLS median wage | $52K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 51-9012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -9% |

## Top employers (of 34)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OV the Farm](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ov-the-farm-de74710eba) | 6 | 6 | $66K | $52K |
| [Crafthaus BREWERY, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/crafthaus-brewery-llc-cf4114f935) | 6 | 10 | $38K | $52K |
| [Washington Vintners LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/washington-vintners-llc-7b8d7a169e) | 6 | 6 | $51K | $52K |
| [Fayard Wines LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/fayard-wines-llc-b2fdf364a8) | 5 | 5 | $46K | $52K |
| [Peachy Canyon Winery](https://www.xh1b.org/org/peachy-canyon-winery-e52586ddc3) | 4 | 4 | $39K | $52K |
| [Spottswoode Winery Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/spottswoode-winery-inc-a10cb5a6ce) | 4 | 4 | $78K | $52K |
| [Ringgold DISTILLING, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ringgold-distilling-llc-9df78d164c) | 3 | 3 | $50K | $52K |
| [Malbec Supplies LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/malbec-supplies-llc-57c85eba1a) | 3 | 3 | $58K | $52K |
| [Ceritas Wines, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ceritas-wines-llc-4bd0a31501) | 3 | 3 | $48K | $52K |
| [Willamette Cross Flow, Llc](https://www.xh1b.org/org/willamette-cross-flow-llc-7037eabc90) | 2 | 2 | $59K | $52K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | $55K |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | $50K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $34K |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | $58K |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | $53K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $41K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2025)

| State | Total filings | 2025 filings | 2025 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 30 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/51-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=51-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=51-9012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.