SOC 51-9124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders — Huntsville
Huntsville, AL · 10 metro areas compared
In Huntsville, AL the median wage is $44,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Huntsville, AL the median wage is $44,210. That is 8.4% lower than the national median of $48,250. Pay ranges from under $36,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,060 to $55,340.
The area has 720 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.64 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Anniston records the highest median at $50,410. Of the 389 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 268th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,710 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $38,060 | −21.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,210 | −8.4% |
| 75th | $55,340 | +14.7% |
| 90th | $61,050 | +26.5% |
| Mean | $46,470 | −3.7% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anniston | $50,410 | 210 | |
| 2 | Mobile | $47,580 | 450 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $46,130 | 310 | |
| 4 | Birmingham | $45,990 | 790 | |
| 5 | Decatur | $45,210 | 190 | |
| 6 | Daphne | $44,460 | 120 | |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa | $42,950 | 270 | |
| 8 | Florence | $39,740 | 190 | |
| 9 | Dothan | $39,030 | 130 | |
| 10 | Gadsden | $37,360 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Huntsville run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,210 goes as far as $49,786 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,786US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,210 a year, 8.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,710 to $61,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 720 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anniston, at $50,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Huntsville, AL?
The median annual wage is $44,210, or $21.26 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 Huntsville, AL is 8.4% 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 Huntsville, AL earns more than $61,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,710 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 Anniston, at $50,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 720 jobs in this occupation in Huntsville, AL. 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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