SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Dalton
Dalton, GA · 10 metro areas compared
At $44,740, median pay for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Dalton, GA tracks the national median of $48,250 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,740, median pay for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Dalton, GA tracks the national median of $48,250 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,050 and $45,590. The lowest tenth earn under $36,640, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,410.
Employment stands at 210, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Savannah leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 143rd of 225 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,640 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $41,050 | −14.9% |
| Median (50th) | $44,740 | −7.3% |
| 75th | $45,590 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $49,410 | +2.4% |
| Mean | $43,840 | −9.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $58,410 | 530 | |
| 2 | Warner Robins | $55,980 | 130 | |
| 3 | Brunswick | $47,640 | 60 | |
| 4 | Atlanta | $46,930 | 2,350 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $45,350 | 230 | |
| 6 | Augusta | $44,920 | 250 | |
| 7 | Macon | $44,230 | 140 | |
| 8 | Rome | $39,760 | 30 | |
| 9 | Albany | $39,590 | 50 | |
| 10 | Columbus | $39,520 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dalton run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $44,740 goes as far as $46,459 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,459US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,740 a year, 7.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,640 to $49,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $58,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Dalton, GA?
The median annual wage is $44,740, or $21.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,250, so pay in Dalton, GA is 7.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Dalton, GA earns more than $49,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $58,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 jobs in this occupation in Dalton, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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