SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · United States
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders across the United States is $48,250 per year, measured over 158,740 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $69,910.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pay for this occupation varies by 62.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $69,910 and West Virginia pays $42,950.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $69,910 | 140 | |
| 2 | Washington | $59,980 | 3,980 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $58,240 | 2,890 | |
| 4 | Maine | $56,200 | 680 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $55,510 | 1,010 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $53,590 | 1,470 | |
| 7 | Mississippi | $53,170 | 2,010 | |
| 8 | California | $52,950 | 11,570 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $52,900 | 1,550 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $52,210 | 3,430 |
States with the most Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,600 | $46,750 | |
| 2 | California | 11,570 | $52,950 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 8,320 | $48,550 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 8,030 | $47,320 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 7,050 | $44,670 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 6,790 | $48,340 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 6,390 | $48,000 | |
| 8 | Florida | 6,200 | $47,860 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 6,120 | $49,170 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 5,900 | $46,450 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $69,600 | 70 |
| 2 | Ames | $69,090 | 60 |
| 3 | Springfield | $67,070 | 110 |
| 4 | Lexington Park | $66,570 | 40 |
| 5 | Bridgeport | $63,360 | 270 |
| 6 | Gulfport | $63,180 | 700 |
| 7 | Seattle | $63,030 | 2,640 |
| 8 | Charleston | $62,280 | 600 |
| 9 | Fayetteville | $62,120 | 50 |
| 10 | Sebastian | $61,730 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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