Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Salary (2025)
Based on 158,740 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $36,260 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $40,590 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $48,250 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $59,680 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $74,730 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$36K
25th
$41K
Median
$48K
75th
$60K
90th
$75K
Highest Paying States for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $68,990 |
| Colorado | $66,000 |
| Alaska | $64,740 |
| Maryland | $63,900 |
| Maine | $61,350 |
| New Jersey | $59,640 |
| California | $58,030 |
| Connecticut | $57,650 |
| North Dakota | $56,460 |
| Oregon | $56,290 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $68,990 per year, while Oregon has an average of $56,290 — a difference of $12,700. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 158,740 workers were employed as Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $52,620 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9124